Poor Man’s Asparagus Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Poor Man’s Asparagus seeds produce a hardy, perennial plant known botanically as Good King Henry. This plant develops an upright growth habit and is well adapted to temperate climates. It thrives in well-drained, fertile soils with consistent moisture and can grow in both full sun and partial shade. Once established, it returns each year, making it suitable for permanent garden beds and long-term planting. The plant is slow to establish initially but becomes stable and productive over time, commonly used in traditional and perennial garden systems.

Features

• Hardy perennial plant with upright growth habit
• Suitable for long-term garden and perennial planting
• Adaptable to full sun and partial shade conditions
• Establishes deep roots and returns annually
• Suitable for garden beds and naturalized planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Chenopodium bonus-henricus
• Common Name (US): Good King Henry
• Seed Type / Variety: Perennial vegetable variety
• Growth Habit: Upright perennial
• USDA Zones: 3 to 9
• Planting Season: Early spring or fall
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: February to April, or September to November
• Germination Time And Conditions: 14 to 28 days; may benefit from cold stratification
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 1 to 3 feet height, 1 to 2 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart