Interesting Facts
The leaves of Chenopodium are called bathua, chandaliya or chandali and used in Northern Indian cooking. Its fruit can also be used as a grain-like food.
Many Chenopodium are considered weeds and have pungent odors, but some are grown for food or animal fodder.
| Plant Types: | Annual, Herb |
| Light: | Full Sun |
| Height: | 2 feet to 4 feet |
| Width: | 1 foot 6 inches to 2 feet |
| Bloom Color: | Green |
| Bloom Seasons: | Mid spring, Late summer, Early fall |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Special Features: | All or parts of this plant are poisonous, Attracts birds, Invasive, Not North American native |
| Shape: | Oval |
| Fertilizer: | Miracle-Gro® Shake 'n Feed® Continuous Release All Purpose Plant Food |
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Plant Care
Planting:
Plant seeds in late spring. New seedlings cannot take high heat.
Plant Growth:
Chenopods need full sun.
Blooming:
The individual flowers are small, green and insignificant.
Soil and Irrigation:
Does best with regular water.