Lamb’s Quarters ‘Alice’s Pink’ Seed
Chenopodium giganteum
Also called tree spinach, this Indian annual is related to spinach and quinoa. Bright magenta new growth. Pick new growth and small leaves for cooked greens or salad. Very nutritious. The seeds can be cooked or made into flour. Grows 4 to 10 ft. tall! Can also be used as a summer cover crop. May reseed itself.
Direct sow in April.
Planting Depth: 1/8" deep
Days to Germination: 5 to 7 days
Days to Harvest: 40 days and on
Size: One packet
Chenopodium giganteum
Also called tree spinach, this Indian annual is related to spinach and quinoa. Bright magenta new growth. Pick new growth and small leaves for cooked greens or salad. Very nutritious. The seeds can be cooked or made into flour. Grows 4 to 10 ft. tall! Can also be used as a summer cover crop. May reseed itself.
Direct sow in April.
Planting Depth: 1/8" deep
Days to Germination: 5 to 7 days
Days to Harvest: 40 days and on
Size: One packet
Chenopodium giganteum
Also called tree spinach, this Indian annual is related to spinach and quinoa. Bright magenta new growth. Pick new growth and small leaves for cooked greens or salad. Very nutritious. The seeds can be cooked or made into flour. Grows 4 to 10 ft. tall! Can also be used as a summer cover crop. May reseed itself.
Direct sow in April.
Planting Depth: 1/8" deep
Days to Germination: 5 to 7 days
Days to Harvest: 40 days and on
Size: One packet