Lemony, large-leafed perennial greens for salad and fresh eating, hardy to cold and drought, excellent for the food forest. Take outer leaves and it will continue to grow tender leaves from the center. 15 heirloom seeds per pack, grown without chemicals. HOW TO GROW: Plant seeds quarter-inch deep in early spring or autumn. Keep moist until germination, in about 7 days. Harvest the leaves at any size. Annual. Botanical name: Rumex acetosa. Free shipping on orders over $32.

NUTRITION INFO: Compared to spinach, it's significantly higher in fiber, protein, potassium, vitamin A, calcium, iron, B6, vitamin C (by nearly nine times), and magnesium, according to Plant It Forward.

HOW TO GROW:

Rake lightly into soil, keep moist to start. I eat the thinnings until the plants are about 5 inches apart.

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