This TOUGH Tasty Plant is a MUST for the Home Vegetable Garden

This is one of the toughest but tastiest plants you can grow in the home garden! I personally think this food crop is a must in the vegetable patch!
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Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in SE Queensland Australia about 45kms north of Brisbane - the climate is subtropical (similar to Florida). I started Self Sufficient Me in 2011 as a blog website project where I document and write about backyard food growing, self-sufficiency, and urban farming in general. I love sharing my foodie and DIY adventures online so come along with me and let's get into it! Cheers, Mark :)

[@timcent7199]

Mark you could sell ice to Eskimos. Every one of your videos brings a new idea or variation of growing something.

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thanks Tim! Cheers mate 🙂👍

[@pappyfiddle]

Yeah, but it's like dating advice from dudes in NYC. There's so many women that any man can get a date. This 5 acres is in a Florida climate, and when there's a place so green there's usually a reason = it rains and it's humid and warm. Try growing stuff in a place where it don't rain, hot & dry summer, bitter cold winters, and soil like concrete

[@vtbn53]

@@pappyfiddle Every region has it's challenges, I am >1000kms south of Mark, but I can still grow this. Mark has to irrigate his property, this is Australia, we lurch between droughts and flooding rain. Mark has a video about what happened to his garden when he went on holidays and had the irrigation turned off.

[@melissab8500]

I don't know... I'm in Florida. That rain and humidity brings lots of disease. The heat just melts almost everything in summer 🤷‍♀️

[@vtbn53]

@@melissab8500 ...and alligators

[@misspomerol]

I live in the Abruzzo region of Italy and this stuff is so prolific here that it even grows on the side of the road. I eat gobs of it every day. I have 8 plants going but while I’m waiting for them to mature, I’m foraging most of it right now. It never stops. This is one of the most kick ass hearty plants I’ve ever seen. All year it’s giving you something.

[@chrisz.9974]

Does it grow from seed or cuttings?

[@ChuKeongLee]

@@chrisz.9974 Cuttings

[@teresaames972]

Gardening tips and recipes. Wow. Can't wait for the next one. Please tell your wife she did a great job.

[@forced2makethisbloodyaccou355]

These gardening videos give me a smile at the end of a stressful day in the urban jungle.

[@BonnieBlue2A]

I’ve never heard of perpetual spinach before. Thank you for the tip. I’ll be looking for some seed to start my own.

[@carltaylor4942]

You will find the seeds being called Leaf Beet or Leafy Beet as well as Perpetual Spinach, or even Spinach Beet.

[@earlrumble1692]

I really learned something here! I had not heard of this plant before. My problem has been the very quick bolting of my greens. Because of space limitations I have been doing "bucket" gardening wherein the 5 gallon buckets on recycled pallets on top of recycled patio tables serve as my raised beds. Relatively good results for tomatoes and peppers but my greens only last a few weeks before bolting to seed. So, this spinich looks to be an answer! Thanks again, and as always KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!!

[@squange20]

You never need to boil greens or other brassicas. Just chop and add to a pan with a splash of olive oil and garlic salt and a sprinkle of water. Cook on medium heat for a few mins but watch it. The veg should be steamed nicely in its own juices.

[@dflatt1783]

Nice to see Russell Crowe has been eating well after the Gladiator movie.

[@dflatt1783]

@LagiNaLangAko23 lol not until you just brought it up .... ty for that :)

[@MB-zg1sk]

That is hilarious! 😂

[@MissChievousRN]

😂🤣😂

[@christopherfranklin7800]

Damn that's funny

[@JazzTechie]

I finally got some to establish itself in my garden. It stayed small forever, but then took off over the winter.

[@lloydwagoner5511]

Please more cooking the veggies. This is very helpful as well as the gardening and growing tips. Veggie storage and persevered like picking and canning too.

[@EdwardsComment]

i love growing that spinach, it's so easy to grow.

[@preciousmetalhead5155]

My wife just started making a dish very similar with spinach and bacon bits but she used mini-muffin bake pans. You can freeze them and reheat 3 or 4 for breakfast. Yours looked delicious!!

[@learichards883]

I’m growing perpetual spinach here in Bristol England, it’s in its second year, lovely taste

[@oths1234]

Really liked how you (your wife) used her hands in making the quiche. Best kitchen utensils going 🤲

[@ChickensAndGardening]

that recipe looks delicious; maybe I can use it to fool my kid into eating something nutritious!!! :D

[@rivertam7827]

As long as they're clean, hands are the best thing going, and easier to wash than utensils lol

[@melodytenisch6232]

@@ChickensAndGardening I add pureed zucchini to spaghetti sauce and also in the place of water or liquids in brownies, pancakes, sweetbreads. Grandkids gobble it down...even the picky ones!👵😊

[@jennygee9849]

thanks for the tips...I also add garlic to my spin & ricotta quiche

[@ourtinyacres5173]

Hadn't heard of that type of spinach. Thank you

[@kevdev7]

You’re doing some great work brother! You make me smile and feel happier with the empowering info you give freely to the world. I wish you were my next door neighbour.

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thanks Kevin, I appreciate your kind support mate 🙂👍

[@timrouleau4413]

Could you do some videos on how to store, dry, preserve stuff from your amazing garden? Such as how to dry and store herbs if we have an over abundance. How to keep our produce fresh as long as possible.

[@dinodino5602]

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[@stefanrees8738]

Congratulations on your over 400'000 subscribers! Have been here for quite some time, good to see you growing!

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thanks Stefan! I appreciate your support 🙂👍

[@stanwolenski9541]

I like the use of hands for mixing.

[@juanitamoore7524]

It was a mystery to me- until now. Thanks for the knowledge!

[@luciasantucci4484]

Wow, this looks so awesome! I can’t wait to plant this and try the recipe. Shows more videos like this. Your awesome! Thanks for the inspiration. 😊

[@DianeHasHopeInChrist]

You make your Quiche like I make my breakfast bars, that I sometimes sell. People love them!

[@alinabladow1775]

Hello from Florida, USA. We are learning so much from you. Thank you for all you do!!

[@bgallagrr]

Yes indeed we are! Thanks Mark

[@elizabethh8236]

I love your channel! I am learning so much about gardening.

[@jobob9299]

I love watching this channel grow. You content is so good. Hoping to see 1 million+ subs by the end of the year. You deserve every click you get.

[@RhyBeezy]

Awesome! Been growing it for a while too! Hope you’re enjoying the holiday! Congrats on 400K Subs 🤗

[@l3paranormal959]

I love it when you add recipes too! Awesome video, thanks!

[@lizasaniefard3724]

Amazing video, as usual!! Can't wait to have my own garden, and refer back to your videos for everything!!!

[@unclest1nky]

I love your videos Mark! I'm a beginner gardener and I've learned so much from you! Thank you so much!

[@jourdan1200]

i love the added sound

[@thizizliz]

I've never heard of it! As I'm preparing for our garden, these sound like a great addition. Thank you for both the introduction and the growing tips.

[@rachaelh9299]

Bought these seeds at Bunnings after watching one of your older 5 veggies to grow in summer videos. Waiting for my silverbeet 🥬 to die so I can try it. Although after planting 50 silverbeet in one 1mx2m garden we might be over spinach 🤣

[@suegibson8914]

Hahaha, sounds like they’ve grow almost too well. A tip someone gave me was to blanch the leaves, dry them then freeze them. Just thought you may be interested. Happy gardening

[@helennelson3120]

Awesome stuff. I have it in my garden. Love it.

[@BadgerBarnes]

Really like that you added a recipe to go along with the regular garden tips! Thanks!

[@misspugandpomeranian]

Thank you for your recipes!Yummmmmm!!!!

[@excapeplan1282]

I love it. Thanks for the recipe.

[@monikab2528]

Loved the bonus recipe! Real food!

[@johannasmit2579]

You are the reason why I started my own veggie garden.

[@angelgeo284]

Love your videos. I learn something new in each one. You are super awesome!

[@missmaryh6932]

Thank you for the masterclass

[@garyvee6023]

LOOOOVE the cooking bonus, quick and easy, "awesome"..., make more of these please.

[@piccolosan19]

Love your greens

[@eucalyptusleemcconnell8314]

Nice tips and the cooking was great mate

[@virginiaallisonpeck2517]

Excellent recipe, thanks ❣️

[@dison4190]

Love the recipe. I will be making that for sure!

[@toneyjohnson8910]

I have never seen this and it looks like a great plant to add to my garden thanks.

[@russellsheppard8006]

You have been a great help with my garden and I am very thankful

[@chriscraig7761]

Great looking quiches Mark👍👍

[@AbhishekKumar-et4vk]

Looks delicious Mark

[@butchholmes4624]

Thank you! The absolute best recipe for quiche!

[@jbelme1]

That quiche looks awesome.

[@nataliemarshall3991]

Recipe looks great, gotta try it.

[@northeastslingshot1664]

Thanks Mark!! Im buying some today for my indoor garden.🙏

[@Mrbfgray]

I didn't know, thanks for further educating me.

[@matthewnewberry3172]

Best ever. ( I always comment on your vids for the algorithms) you deserve more views

[@adamcrisis8442]

Glad to have ya back! I'll have to try this out. I had some longevity spinach awhile back and we weren't the biggest fan of it but this looks promising!

[@tonycastelli2478]

Good day mate! Love your new video mate! Keep your recipes few ingredients and simple. Best wishes to you and your family.

[@cichlidjedi]

Awesome Video and great recipe!

[@cathleenbaldwinmaggi2252]

I got my two shirts I ordered and am so impressed with the quality! They are really well made and I LOVE THEM! Thank you!

[@sethtamwood5202]

I absolutely love watching your videos, you're so enthusiastic and happy to share information!! Thank you for sharing, and your suggestions are VERY well noted for future reference!!

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thanks Seth! 🙂👍

[@melodytenisch6232]

😊👵👍

[@valamaas]

Love the music getting you ready for the action scene. Chopping time.

[@JyjusHomeVideos]

Great Video Mate !! I have never tried this !! Something new to Plant this year !! Thank you for sharing !!

[@kathrynd9758]

Yes spinach is a must in any garden. I love the recipe, I’m going to make it for Sunday brunch , yummy. Thank you 🌻

[@yvencia1150]

Great video and thank you for sharing🤗🤗

[@stevenfeil7079]

Pastry crust on the bottom and add some fresh minced garlic and you have a CHAMPION.

[@craigschiller1599]

Thanks for the bonus recipe. Can grow half this stuff but got no idea how to use it. Sure beats boiling it in a pot. Keep up the great videos.

[@hardygardener3091]

Din Din's have not heard that for ages! Will start growing this, thanks for the video.

[@ellorawilson1240]

Almost exactly a year after this video, I've picked up a perpetual spinach plant and just wanted to know the basics of how to make it thrive, and here you are with exactly the info I need. What a legend

[@darrylcampbell4426]

Thanks for the great content!

[@laguy8181]

The recipe was a nice addition to the video

[@tammygreenggum3895]

Love it thank you. Here in Arizona, we have very similar weather. Love the tips!

[@ahamoments132]

Thank you for your info sharing, Mark. I've just discovered your channel, and am really excited to see not only Australian, but warm climate Australian ,self-sufficiency info. :) I hadn't heard of this plant until last year... I planted just one plant, and it lasted months and months and months and only succumbed in the hottest weather while we were away. Now i know how to keep it happy and encourage more plants by cutting it back and liquid fertilising.. It's delicious!!

[@thumbalina1568]

Only found this guy last week and I’ve watched most of his vids!! ⭐️💟🌈 excellent advice and tips for veggie growing!

[@MrCarmelo1204]

I am so glad I found your channel.. I am a vegetable garden freak.. love gardening.. Good day mate from Palm Springs, California...

[@kyledougal]

Look and see the world through her eyes... amazing

[@alicialowes6]

Love the bonus recipe!

[@guybucknell4481]

This is truly fantastic content. Thankyou for producing it for us :) For real

[@graftedin3]

love your videos, I will be ordering seeds this week . I also purchased some Egyptian spinach for this year. Thanks Tom

[@rw9495]

Mate I noticed you've got quite a large block of store bought butter there! You should culture your own, it only requires heavy cream, buttermilk and two days of your time, and it's one of the most satisfying things I've learned to make recently :)

[@ILikeGrapefruit]

that looks deliciousss and so easy to make!

[@halfheartedhomestead1909]

You sold me on Malabar spinach, and it is doing absolutely fantastic. It is a great producer. Thank you! Now I am going to try this. Great idea about the propogation!

[@krownofthorns]

Just got my seeds. Planting them this week.

[@nicktoland2863]

Love it mate!

[@bigchig01]

Definitely getting this one

[@gregoryhines7]

Really like the recipe part! Good video Mark 👍

[@juneturpin2019]

I just ordered my perpetual spinach! Cant wait to plant this summer. Thanks for the plant idea we love spinach!

[@conniedavidson1807]

Looks delicious! Have to try recipe.

[@SM-ov5rf]

Delicious looking recipe and excellent plant. Thanks. So nice to see Australian gardening content as not everything from the US is relevant to us.

[@swhite8381]

You've inspired me to try this

[@the1tigglet]

Looks like a great recipe!

[@chezziebruce5624]

Thanks Mark, I went to my local nursery and ordered perpetual a spinach plant. I’ve been veggie gardening in Victoria for years but never heard of it, so thanks again. Cheryle

[@mysticalrose65]

Quite the dramatic music for spinach cooking!

[@krisalasky6897]

Fantastic info. I have this plant grew it from seeds. Its delicious

[@juneturpin2019]

I started my perpetual spinach last year. They were small by fall so we didn't get to taste but this spring, they have grown and you are right! They taste delicious! Thank you for the recommendation 😊.

[@eleonorajimeno4496]

Love this video namely bonus recipe thanks.

[@starseed39]

Darn it! Now I'm hungry!😉😁

[@nancyfahey7518]

Me too.

[@unclest1nky]

#me3 ;)

[@ChrisSmith-eh9bt]

Good to see good Aussie Western Star butter being used. Not quite obvious product placement, but those of us who know good butters, recognised the packaging.

[@4D2M0T]

Fantastic plant I started to grow it this year from seed and love it bonus because my son eats it too ❤

[@jenclauson6156]

Thankyou, great video!

[@toolmantrl]

Love this!