Species Fogg's Goosefoot
light-green fruits, green leaves and lime stems

Fogg's Goosefoot

Chenopodium foggii

Fogg's Goosefoot (Chenopodium foggii) is a herbaceous plant native to the northeastern United States. It grows in sunny, open, disturbed habitats and is tolerant of a range of soil types. Its leaves are in opposite pairs and are oval to lance-shaped, covered in soft, fine hairs. Its small, inconspicuous flowers grow in clusters in the leaf axils. This plant is often considered a weed, but its seeds are edible and have been used as a food source by Native Americans in the past. It also provides habitat for beneficial insects and can serve as a helpful ground cover in gardens.

Watering:

Minimal

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

Partial Shade

Soil:

Sand

Fruits:

green Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Fogg's Goosefoot (Chenopodium foggii) should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch, about once a week to once every 2 weeks. When watering, thoroughly saturate the soil, allowing water to flow out the bottom of the pot. To maintain the right soil moisture level, check the soil before watering, and avoid allowing the soil to become soggy.

sunlight

Fogg's Goosefoot (Chenopodium foggii) is a native plant species that thrives in full sun, meaning it needs at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight a day in order for it to perform optimally. It is best suited for a garden that receives direct sunlight for most of the day, preferably from mid-morning to mid-afternoon. In areas where the sun is less intense, this plant species can benefit from supplemental light such as artificial grow lights. Special care should be taken to ensure that the grow lights are of appropriate brightness and are not left on for too long.

pruning

For Fogg's Goosefoot (Chenopodium foggii), pruning is generally not necessary. This plant species is tolerant of a variety of pruning levels and types, so there is no specific time or amount that needs to be done. Instead, the goal with any pruning of this type of plant would be to maintain its overall shape and structure, creating balance between the main stems and foliage. Some large or overgrown clumps of Fogg's Goosefoot might benefit from being divided every 2 to 3 years, while smaller clumps should not need dividing for at least a few years. Additionally, thinning out any crowding of the small stems can help new growth and flowering.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Chenopodium foggii typically begins in July and ends in October.

Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Chenopodium foggii typically begins in July and ends in October.