Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Green Other: Plumes of attractive lime-green blooms. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Uses: | Vegetable |
Edible Parts: | Leaves Seeds or Nuts |
Eating Methods: | Cooked |
Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 3 to 7 days Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow at depth of approximately 1/4 inch, covering lightly with soil. |