Brave Hendrik (Chenopodium bonus-henricus) in P9 pot

Brave Hendrik is a robust, perennial leafy vegetable with large, juicy, dark green leaves and a mild, slightly nutty flavor. This traditional vegetable is a favorite in the wild garden and can be used raw in salads, stewed, or cooked. Hardy and easy to care for, it's perfect for a sustainable harvest year after year.

The plant grows upright and can reach a height of 60–100 cm. Its broad leaves create a lush appearance in the garden.

Plant in a sunny to partially shaded spot in fertile, well-drained soil. Regularly harvest the outer leaves to encourage new growth. Ideal for a vegetable garden, food forest, or edible border.

Organic/non-organic
This planting material comes from a small-scale grower without an official organic certificate. But don't worry, we're certain it's pesticide-free.

Stronger plants, honest photos
Our plants are grown outdoors and are completely winter-hardy. They aren't young greenhouse plants, but stronger, perennials that have been growing for a while and therefore have a well-developed root system. By growing in wind, rain, and temperature fluctuations, they are better hardened, more robust, and adapt more quickly after planting than herbs grown in a warm greenhouse this year. Conservatory plants often look greener and fuller, but are younger and less resilient.

Because our plants follow the natural rhythm of the seasons, they can look bare or less attractive in winter. Many perennials die back (partially) above ground and store their energy underground. Sometimes the pot may seem empty, but don't worry: the strong roots are alive and will ensure the plant sprouts vigorously again in spring.

The photos show what the plants look like in winter, so you get a fair idea of ​​what you'll receive if you order in the spring.