Plant Details

Chenopodium giganteum

Tree spinach

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General Information

Scientific name: Chenopodium giganteum
Also known as: Tree spinach

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 2.40 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Seed
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Dye, Wood

Description

The leaves of this plant can be cooked and are of high quality; they can serve as a replacement for spinach. However, the raw leaves should be eaten in moderation due to potential toxicity. The seeds can also be cooked and ground into powder. This powder can be mixed with wheat or other grains to make, for example, bread. The seeds are small (about 1.5 mm in diameter) and should be soaked in water overnight and rinsed well before use to remove any saponins.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/08
End of Harvest: 30/09