Species Seaport Goosefoot
white-green leaves and beige-lime stems

Seaport Goosefoot

Chenopodium opulifolium

Seaport Goosefoot (Chenopodium opulifolium) is a low-growing, leafy plant native from India to Japan and North America. It prefers full or partial sun, acidic to neutral soil, and moist conditions. Its leaves are blue-green in color with red veins, and are mildly edible when cooked. Its yellow-green flowers and edible fruits are inconspicuous and rarely noticed. It is not typically recommended for gardens, but can be used in natural plantings, or in rain gardens to provide habitat for beneficial insects. The Seaport Goosefoot is very hardy and can easily survive in most conditions.

Watering:

Minimal

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Fruits:

green,yellow,brown,black Fruits Ready In Fall

Edible:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,gray,gray

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Narrowleaf Goosefoot (Chenopodium leptophyllum) should be watered deeply but infrequently. During the growing season, water the plant once a week at its base, allowing the top 2 to 3 inches of soil to remain dry before watering again. This will ensure that the roots of the plant have access to plenty of moisture and nutrients, while helping to prevent overwatering. During the winter when the plant is dormant, reduce the amount of watering as needed.

sunlight

Narrowleaf Goosefoot (Chenopodium leptophyllum) is an annual plant which typically thrives in sunny, open habitats and prefers an average of 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. The sunlight should be during the peak hours of the day and preferably during the morning when the sunlight is the strongest. During the winter months, it is best that the sunlight is direct and strong since it can help warm the soil and plant during the cooler months. During the summer months, the plant prefers dappled sunlight throughout the day instead of direct sunlight all at once, as the intense heat may cause it to wilt.

pruning

Narrowleaf Goosefoot (Chenopodium leptophyllum) should be pruned once every 1-2 years. Pruning should be done just after flowering, during or shortly after the plantsā€™ seed heads have started to turn brown. Pruning should be done to keep the plant contained and promote new growth. To do this, cut back the main stems to around 2-3 inches in height. You can also trim away any old, damaged, or diseased foliage from the stem. This will encourage new foliage to emerge and help keep the plant healthy.

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