Harvesting of Chenopodium fremontii typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
Fremont's Goosefoot
Chenopodium fremontii
Fremont's Goosefoot (Chenopodium fremontii) is an annual plant native to the western United States, from California to Nevada and Utah. It has a stout, upright form, with clusters of small, greenish-yellow flowers that give a subtle grace to its presence. Its oval to circular leaves often have a pink or purple tinge, and each has three prominent lobes. Fremont’s Goosefoot prefers disturbed areas like meadows, open fields, and roadsides, where its tolerance for drought and varied soil types make it an asset in restoring soil fertility. It is a valuable food source for wildlife and the seeds make excellent flour for humans.
Watering:
Minimal
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Division,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
Flowers:
Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Fruits:
green,purple,brown,black Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,gray,gray
Growth Rate:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Fremont's Goosefoot prefers moist soil in order to thrive. It should be watered regularly so that the soil remains consistently moist but not soggy. Water deeply once every 1 to 2 weeks, depending on the conditions of the climate and soil in which it is planted. This allows for a good balance of water absorption while avoiding oversaturation that can cause root rot. More frequent watering may be required in hotter climates, and it is important to check for soil dryness before watering. If the soil does not feel damp when checked with a finger, it is time to water.
sunlight
Fremont's Goosefoot (Chenopodium fremontii) thrives in full sunlight, and ideally should get at least 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. In addition to this direct sunlight, the plant can also benefit from some indirect light throughout the day. This plant can become stressed in low light situations, so it is important to make sure it is getting enough sunlight. The greatest amount of sunlight should be received between 10am and 4pm, but any exposure to sunlight during the day should be beneficial for Fremont's Goosefoot.
pruning
Fremont's Goosefoot (Chenopodium fremontii) should be pruned around mid-springtime, immediately after the last frost. This will help prepare it for active growth which should take place just after pruning. Pruning should be done by removing dead wood, damage leaves, and any dead branches. In addition to this, some light trimming of the top of the plant to encourage bushier growth can also benefit the plant. In general, a good guideline is to remove no more than a third of the plant’s branches and foliage at 1 time to avoid shocking it.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Chenopodium fremontii typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Starts Flowering
Chenopodium fremontii typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Chenopodium fremontii typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
