Species Mealy Goosefoot
Green buds, leaves, petiole and green stem.

Mealy Goosefoot

Chenopodium incanum var. incanum

Chenopodium incanum is an edible weed found in North America, Europe and parts of Asia. It is also known as Mealy Goosefoot due to its mealy covering on the leaf margins and the shape of its goosefoot-like leaves. This annual herb grows in waste areas, gardens and arable fields. The leaves are arrow or diamond shaped and bright to light green in color. They form clusters with a white, mealy covering at the edges. The flowers are small and green, and its fruits are small and reddish-brown. It is a highly nutritious plant containing vitamins A, B and C, as well as minerals. It is often used as an ingredient in salads, soups and stir fry.

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,gray,gray

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

For Mealy Goosefoot, water about once every 7–10 days, making sure that the soil is moist but not saturated. Do not allow the soil to become either very dry or very wet as this will result in poor growth. During periods of drought, more frequent watering may be necessary. In winter, water less frequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

sunlight

Mealy Goosefoot (Chenopodium incanum var. incanum) is a plant species that prefers full sunlight or partial shade during the day. In full sun, it needs at least 6 hours per day of sunlight to thrive. If located in shady areas, the plant will need 8 to 10 hours of direct sunlight to produce flowers. If grown in partial shade, the plants will still flower but will not produce as abundantly as if grown in full sun. It is best to provide at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight each day for Mealy Goosefoot to produce the best results.

pruning

Mealy Goosefoot (Chenopodium incanum var. incanum) should be pruned in early spring when growth begins. Pruning should be minimal, consisting of removing dead, damaged or diseased branches. If shaping of the shrub is desired, selectively remove some branches, taking care not to disrupt the natural shape of the plant. Fertilize after pruning with a slow release all-in-1 fertilizer to help the plant recover.