{"product_id":"hourensou-japanese-spinach-seeds","title":"Hourensou Japanese Spinach Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow your own authentic Japanese Hourensou Spinach, a traditional variety prized for its dark green, serrated leaves and sweet, mild flavour. Enjoy tender baby leaves fresh in salads for a refreshing crunch, or allow them to mature for delicious stir-fries, soups and other cooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast-growing and easy to cultivate, Hourensou is well suited to UK gardens, raised beds and containers, producing nutritious leaves over an extended growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Grow Japanese Hourensou Spinach?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Japanese spinach with dark green, serrated leaves\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, mild flavour with a tender texture\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for salads, stir-fries and cooked dishes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for growing in beds, borders and containers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in full sun or partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular harvesting encourages continuous new growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHourensou is a versatile and productive leafy vegetable that can be enjoyed at every stage of growth. Pick young leaves for fresh salads or allow plants to mature for hearty, flavourful cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Grow Japanese Hourensou Spinach in the UK\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow directly outdoors from March to July or September to October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrow in full sun or partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoist, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds approximately 2cm deep in prepared soil\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist until seedlings establish\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin seedlings to allow adequate spacing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow successionally every few weeks for continuous harvests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly during dry periods to encourage tender leaf growth. Harvest frequently to promote fresh new leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBegin harvesting once plants have produced five to six leaves. Pick individual outer leaves regularly or harvest whole plants when mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 600 seeds per pack.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52739368747289,"sku":"WSB.SEED.09","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/seeds-hourensou-spinach.webp?v=1782488017","url":"https:\/\/www.thewasabicompany.co.uk\/products\/hourensou-japanese-spinach-seeds","provider":"The Wasabi Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}