Species Bush's Goosegoot
light-green fruits, green leaves and lime stems

Bush's Goosegoot

Chenopodium berlandieri var. bushianum

Bush's Goosegoot (Chenopodium berlandieri var. bushianum) is an edible annual plant in the amaranth family. Stems, up to 1 meter tall, are round and glabrous or slightly scabrid. The edible leaves are oval, toothed, and the flowers are white and shaped like a goosefoot. Bush Goosegoot grows in open, disturbed areas such as riparian forests, prairies, and roadsides. It is native to eastern North America, south to South Carolina and west to Texas. The leaves can be cooked like spinach while the seeds can be used to make flour for baking. In addition to its edible uses, this plant has a long history of use in traditional medicine for a variety of ailments.

Watering:

Frequent

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water Dark Lamb's Quarters (Chenopodium atrovirens) deeply but not often. Watering once per week is usually sufficient, but when weather is especially hot or dry, water twice per week. Soak the soil slowly and thoroughly, aiming to maintain soil moisture down to the root level. If the soil is dry, water until it is slightly moist. Do not let the soil become over-saturated.

sunlight

Dark Lamb's Quarters requires at least 4-5 hours of sunlight each day in order to thrive. It needs direct sunlight during the morning and indirect sunlight during mid-day. Furthermore, the plant will do fine when located in full sun during the morning or partial shade during the day. This species thrives in warm environments and can tolerate temperatures up to 75°F (24°C). In colder climates, it should be grown indoors or in a greenhouse.

pruning

Dark Lamb's Quarters should be pruned in the early Spring, before new growth starts. Pruning should be done to remove any dead, diseased, or damaged stems and leaves, as well as any excess growth. Generally, pruning should be done to maintain a neat, compact shape. Some of the top or old growth may be pruned away to help promote new and vigorous growth. It's important to only prune off the appropriate amount from the plant - no more than a quarter of its entire height. Trim away any sucker or basal stems, if needed.

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