Red goosefoot
Chenopodium rubrum
| Family: | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus: | Chenopodium (ken-oh-POH-dee-um) (Info) |
| Species: | rubrum (ROO-brum) (Info) |
Category:
Annuals
Vegetables
Foliage Color:
Blue-Green
Burgundy
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Where to Grow:
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Red
Pale Green
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time:
Foliage:
Variegated
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Mar 6, 2005, saya from Heerlen, Leaves somewhat fleshy, glabrous, not mealy, ovate to triangular, variable but often deeply lobed, red-tinged. |
