Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Plant Height: | 6-8 feet |
Plant Spread: | 12-24 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Beautiful burgundy-red leaves |
Uses: | Vegetable Salad greens |
Edible Parts: | Leaves Seeds or Nuts |
Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 10-15 Depth to plant seed: Surface sow and lightly cover Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Likes a warm location |
Containers: | Not suitable for containers |