It’s not just Popeye who will be strong to the finish on Spinach Day, but everyone who chooses to celebrate the day by consuming some of this leafy green plant will get to join in the health benefits as well. Packed with nutrients such as Iron, Vitamin A and Calcium, spinach is known for being a healthy part of a balanced diet – but do we eat enough of it? If not, why not try a new recipe on Spinach Day? Sauté it in olive oil and a little bit of garlic – or what about a baby spinach salad with mozzarella cheese, avocado slices and crispy bacon crumbled on top? Or throw a couple of handfuls in a stir-fry and see if you can find it later.
Nope - not going to grow that. A bloke I know did - someone shopped him and he got raided - said it was for personal use - and a couple of friends - that got him 3 months!!
Would you recommend an ericaceous compost for this Snots? And should I grow it in a sunny spot or in the shade?
I love spinach, a dish of sag aloo at my favourite Indian restaurant, or mixed in a stir fry absolutely yummy, still cannot punch holes in mountains or derail trains.
Like a lot of food that’s supposed to be good for us , people only like it if it’s mixed with other more flavour sum goodies . Sorry but raw or cooked it doesn’t taste of anything imo but I wouldnt argue with olive
