Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
9a
USDA zone
-7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
60cm | Max | 30cm |
20cm | Min | 20cm |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has no fragrance
Overview
Small annual that self-seed and is considered a weed in many countries although it is edible and can be grown as an edible crop too. The seed is a good source of protein and fat and thus a balanced energy source, while the young leaves are soft and full of vitamins and minerals. Eat them raw tossed into a salad or blanche to use as a green vegetable.
Common problems
Relative problem free
Harvesting
Pick leaves while young and soft. Harvest seed after flowering.
Propagation
Seed
Selfseed easily. Catch seed after flowering as the seedpods turn green.
Special Features
Wet sites
Florish in wet areas
Pioneer
Quickly self-seed and establish on open or newly worked soils.
Uses
Medicinal
Young leaves are soft and full of vitamins and minerals.
Edible
The seed is a good source of protein and fat.