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Bathua seeds produce fast-growing, cool-season annual plants with an upright to spreading growth habit and soft, green leaves. These plants are well adapted to a wide range of climates and grow vigorously in mild to cool conditions. Bathua performs best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, moderately fertile soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for kitchen gardens, open fields, and container cultivation, it establishes quickly and can be harvested repeatedly during the growing season.
Features
- Fast-growing leafy plant with soft foliage
- Adapted to cool and mild climates
- Suitable for kitchen gardens and containers
- Performs well in well-drained soil
- Allows multiple harvests during growth
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Chenopodium album
- Common Name (US): Lamb’s Quarters / Bathua
- Seed Type / Variety: Leafy vegetable variety
- Growth Habit: Upright to spreading annual plant
- USDA Zones: 3–10 (grown as annual)
- Planting Season: Fall to early spring (cool seasons)
- Growing Season: Winter to spring
- Sowing Season: October to February (ideal in India)
- Germination Time and Conditions: 5–10 days at 15–25°C with moist soil
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Mature Plant Size: 30–100 cm height; 30–60 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 20–30 cm between plants
