Good King Henry

Vegetables

Good King Henry

5.0
7 Reviews
$6.50
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Good King Henry is a perennial heirloom vegetable, once a staple in European cottage gardens. It is incredibly versatile, as multiple parts of the plant are edible. The young leaves...

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Good King Henry is a perennial heirloom vegetable, once a staple in European cottage gardens. It is incredibly versatile, as multiple parts of the plant are edible. The young leaves are used like spinach, the tender shoots are cooked like asparagus, and the small flower buds can be prepared like broccoli. The flavor is rich and earthy, with notes of iron and asparagus. A historic and sustainable multi-purpose vegetable.

Common Name
Good King Henry / Poor-man's Asparagus
Grade
Heirloom / Specialty
Product Type
Perennial Vegetable
Botanical Name
Blitum bonus-henricus
Taste Profile
Rich, Earthy, Iron-like
Edible Parts
Leaves, Shoots, Flower Buds
Leaf Use
As a spinach substitute (cook to remove oxalates)
Shoot Use
As an asparagus substitute (peel and steam)
Flower Bud Use
As a broccoli substitute
Cuisine Focus
Traditional European, Foraging
Rarity
Rarely cultivated commercially
Appearance
Triangular, dark green leaves
Origin
Indonesia (Cultivated)

200kg - 1.5 Tons
8-12 Days
>1.5 Tons
Negotiable

Capacity
15 Tons/Season

Packaging
Parts packed separately in clamshells or bags
Payment
L/C, T/T

5.0
Based on 7 reviews
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M***A Oman
Jun 21, 2025

A fascinating historical vegetable: We specialize in heirloom and historical vegetables. Good King Henry is a fantastic addition. The shoots are like asparagus, the leaves like spinach. Our chef clients are very excited to work with it.

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P***S India
Jun 14, 2025

A fascinating and sustainable vegetable: We love the story of Good King Henry - a sustainable, multi-purpose vegetable. The shoots are delicious, as are the leaves. It is a fantastic product for our farm-to-table restaurant.

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G***S United Kingdom
Jun 5, 2025

A versatile and historic vegetable: We love exploring historic vegetables. Good King Henry is a gem. We serve the shoots steamed like asparagus with hollandaise, and they are delicious. A great product.

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L***K Finland
May 30, 2025

Love this multi-purpose vegetable: We love the sustainability of Good King Henry. We use the shoots like asparagus and the leaves like spinach. It is a fantastic, versatile vegetable with a great earthy flavor.

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J***J Korea, Republic of
Apr 22, 2025

An amazing multi-purpose plant: It is amazing that you can eat the shoots, leaves, and flower buds of Good King Henry. We use all parts in our restaurant. A very versatile and sustainable vegetable with a delicious, earthy flavor.

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Y***A United Arab Emirates
Apr 16, 2025

Delicious and sustainable: We love that every part of the Good King Henry plant is edible. It is a delicious and sustainable choice for our restaurant. The shoots, in particular, are fantastic.

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A***P Romania
Mar 22, 2025

A truly unique vegetable: Good King Henry is a truly unique vegetable. We love its history and its versatility. Our customers are always excited to try a vegetable that was once a staple in European gardens.

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