Fat Hen Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Fat Hen is a fast-growing heirloom leafy vegetable valued for its tender edible leaves and highly nutritious greens. The plant produces soft green foliage with a mild spinach-like flavor and is widely used in salads, soups, and cooked dishes. It thrives in cool to moderate climates with full sun to partial shade and adapts well to different soil conditions. Suitable for kitchen gardens, raised beds, and sustainable edible landscapes.

Features

• Nutritious edible leafy greens
• Mild spinach-like flavor
• Fast-growing heirloom vegetable plant
• Easy-to-grow adaptable variety
• Suitable for salads and cooking
• Productive cool-season crop
• Ideal for home kitchen gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Chenopodium album
• Common Name (US): Fat Hen / Lamb’s Quarters
• Seed Type / Variety: Leafy Green Vegetable Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual herbaceous plant
• USDA Zones: 2-10 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Cool season crop
• Sowing Season: February-May or September-November
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5-10 days in cool, moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering
• Mature Plant Size: 1-4 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: 6-12 inches apart