Sea Beet
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Botanical Name |
Beta vulgaris |
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Other Names |
Wild spinach, sea spinach |
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Habitat |
Coastlines |
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Description |
Perennial up to 1m/3ft tall. Leaves shiny. Flowers tinge green blooms in long leafy spikes July – September |
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Harvesting |
Leaves April – October |
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Culinary Uses |
Leaves: Salads, cooked |
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Caution |
Wash well |