Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 5 to 10 feet (1.5-3 m) |
Fruiting Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Vegetable Salad greens Cooked greens |
Edible Parts: | Leaves Seeds or Nuts |
Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ |
Pollinators: | Wind |