{"product_id":"spinach-perpetual","title":"Spinach Perpetual","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eSpinach Perpetual is a productive leafy vegetable grown for its tender green leaves and long harvest period. Although commonly used like spinach, it is actually a type of Swiss chard, making it more reliable in the garden and suitable for repeated picking over many months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eThis variety is ideal for home gardeners who want a continuous supply of fresh leafy greens. Leaves can be harvested as needed by picking a few from each plant, allowing the plants to keep producing. Young thinnings can also be used as baby leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003ePerpetual spinach is a practical choice for raised beds, allotments, vegetable plots, and containers. 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