{"product_id":"leafy-greens-good-king-henry-100-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Leafy Greens Good King Henry 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eElevate your garden with \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(16, 106, 45);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeafy Greens Good King Henry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a storied heirloom perennial that delivers season after season of culinary abundance. One of Europe’s oldest cultivated greens, Good King Henry (\u003cem\u003eChenopodium bonus-henricus\u003c\/em\u003e) has been grown in kitchen gardens since at least the 16th century. Its perennial nature means years of harvests from a single planting — tender spring shoots reminiscent of asparagus in the first weeks of the season, followed by succulent arrow-shaped leaves ideal for sauting, soups, and authentic European preparations. A true “set it and forget it” garden perennial that also fixes nitrogen and attracts beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Good King Henry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant once and harvest for years — in USDA Zones 4–8, established plants return reliably each spring without replanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Season Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring shoots used like asparagus; mature leaves and flowering shoots harvested like spinach throughout the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAncient Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultivated in European kitchen gardens since the 1500s — one of the most historically significant edible perennials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Improves soil fertility naturally — a productive and functional companion plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Magnet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering spikes attract bees and beneficial insects throughout summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom \u0026amp; Open-Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Save seeds year after year for a self-sustaining garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO:\u003c\/strong\u003e DNA structure never altered from natural traditional breeding methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade — tolerates more shade than most vegetables, making it ideal for partially shaded garden spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Amend with compost before planting. Tolerates clay soils better than most greens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Stratification (Recommended):\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak seeds for 24 hours, then refrigerate in a damp paper towel for 2–4 weeks before sowing. This significantly improves germination rates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds in small pots (4×4 inch minimum) indoors, pressing seeds onto the surface — they need light to germinate. Keep at 60–65°F. Germination takes 2–4 weeks. Do not direct sow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once seedlings reach 3–4 inches tall, transplant to larger pots or outdoors after last frost. Handle roots gently — Good King Henry dislikes root disturbance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 12–18 inches apart. Established clumps spread slowly over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep consistently moist, especially through the first season while plants establish. Drought-tolerant once mature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring as new growth emerges. Minimal feeding needed after the first year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not harvest the first year — allow plants to establish fully. From year 2 onward: harvest young spring shoots at 4–6 inches; pick mature leaves throughout the season before flowering. Always leave at least half the plant intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e We pledge to sell only non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\" title=\"Safe Seed Integrity Pledge\"\u003eRead our Safe Seed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e All seeds sold under our standard Vegetable Seed License.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsparagus Substitute:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanch young spring shoots in salted water for 3–4 minutes and serve with butter and lemon — remarkably similar to asparagus in flavor and texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSauted Greens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wilt mature leaves in olive oil with garlic and red pepper flakes as a side dish or pasta topping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Stews:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add leaves to vegetable soups, minestrone, or bean stews in the last few minutes of cooking — wilts like spinach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiche \u0026amp; Frittata:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chop and fold into egg dishes for an earthy, mineral-rich greens addition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional European:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prepare in the classic English style — steam leaves, drain well, and serve with butter as a simple side vegetable in the tradition of medieval kitchen gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(238, 23, 58);\"\u003eOrder Good King Henry Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(238, 23, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today and grow your own fresh Good King Henry greens in your spring and fall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Applies to harvested Good King Henry leaves, not seeds. Per 1 cup (30g) raw, approximate — closely related to lamb’s quarters\/spinach nutritional profile.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalories: 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtein: 0.9g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Carbohydrate: 1.1g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDietary Fiber: 0.4g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin K: 145% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin A: 56% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin C: 15% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron: 5% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium: 4% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good King Henry is a slow-to-establish perennial. Do not harvest the first year. Germination is slower and more variable than annual vegetables — cold stratification strongly recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in a cool, dry location. Properly stored seeds maintain viability for 2–3 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial in USDA Hardiness Zones 4–8. Grown as an annual in Zones 9–11 where summer heat limits long-term establishment. Goes dormant in winter and re-emerges each spring in appropriate zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(8, 78, 18);\"\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something timeless. 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