[DD.]

But if it is like spinach and I've grown one called leaf beet, then you can't go far wrong, if you like spinach that is. We'll all find out soon.

Think it's just an alternative name.

I'll eat any veg, except beetroot. Neither Mrs Digger nor myself like it. I think we were brainwashed by the stuff served up at school xx years ago. Tasted like mud.

[arugula]

I'd best make sure there's still room for spinach too then.

[mumofstig]

I'd best make sure there's still room for spinach too then.

you didn't like spinach one then 

[arugula]

I'd best make sure there's still room for spinach too then.

you didn't like spinach one then 

No I like spinach three, four or even more.

[Will1983]

im a big spinach fan, steamed then with loads of butter and black pepper mmmm yummy!!!

[arugula]

And garlic.

[TheSpartacat]

But if it is like spinach and I've grown one called leaf beet, then you can't go far wrong, if you like spinach that is. We'll all find out soon.

Think it's just an alternative name.

I'll eat any veg, except beetroot. Neither Mrs Digger nor myself like it. I think we were brainwashed by the stuff served up at school xx years ago. Tasted like mud.

It can be a bit confusing but Leaf beet, Perpetual Spinach, and Beet Spinach are all names for the exact same thing- and are in the chard family.
True spinach is a completely different plant and more prone to bolting, so a lot of people opt for the perpetual type as it tastes v similar but easier to grow.   (just thought it best to point out in case someone ends up planting spinach and wondering why no-one else's is bolting)

I'm not keen on the flavour of perp spinach, as some mentioned- it has oxalic acid- though i like true spinach picked young. yum

[arugula]

True spinach is a completely different plant and more prone to bolting, so a lot of people opt for the perpetual type as it tastes v similar.  

Or both for variety.

[TheSpartacat]

True spinach is a completely different plant and more prone to bolting, so a lot of people opt for the perpetual type as it tastes v similar.  

Or both for variety.

Why not? If you've got the space? Nice to experiment

[arugula]

It is, that's why I do.

[TheSpartacat]

It is, that's why I do.

Are you encouraging me to buy more seeds Argyllie? Stop it!! I have too many as it is!!! 

[arugula]

No............................. well, not necessarily........  I grow both though....

[Aunt Sally]

I grow perpetual spinach for the chickens - they love it

[TheSpartacat]

I grow perpetual spinach for the chickens - they love it

Now that is a glowing reference!

[Aunt Sally]

I don't like it 

Nor real spinach nor chard