The Strawberry Spinach (Épinard Fraise) is a rare and unusual heirloom plant producing both edible leaves and bright red, strawberry-like berries.
Originally cultivated in Europe since the Middle Ages, this dual-purpose crop offers tender spinach-like greens for salads and cooking, while its ornamental berries add beauty and unique flavor to the garden.
 
Why Grow Strawberry Spinach?
This heirloom is valued for its versatility, beauty, and nutrition.
The young leaves are rich in iron, vitamins A and C, and can be eaten raw or cooked like spinach.
The bright red fruits, though mild and slightly sweet, are mainly prized for their decorative value and use in jams or garnishes. Hardy and productive, it’s a conversation starter in any garden.
 
Plant & Care
Strawberry Spinach thrives in full sun to partial shade. Space plants 25–30 cm apart.
Keep soil consistently moist for tender greens. Plants grow 30–45 cm tall and begin producing berries after about 50–60 days. Self-seeding readily, it naturalizes easily in the garden.
 
Harvest & Culinary Uses
Harvest young leaves regularly for fresh greens, or allow plants to mature for both leaves and berries. The berries can be eaten fresh, added to salads, or cooked into jams and desserts. While not as sweet as true strawberries, they provide a colorful and unique addition to the kitchen.
 
Grow Strawberry Spinach for a rare heirloom crop that combines nutritious greens with decorative red fruits – beautiful, edible, and historic.
 
الخلاصة بالعربية
 السبانخ الفراولة التراثي نبات مزدوج الاستعمال يقدم أوراقاً غنية كالسبانخ وثماراً حمراء زاهية تضيف لمسة جمالية ومذاقاً لطيفاً للأطباق.