Red Goosefoot Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Red goosefoot is a leafy herbaceous plant that develops upright stems and colorful foliage during the growing season. It thrives in mild to warm climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. The plant adapts well to garden beds, edible landscapes, and container cultivation where moderate moisture and open growing conditions support healthy leaf production and steady growth.

Features

• Leafy herbaceous plant with colorful foliage
• Suitable for mild and warm climates
• Performs best in full sun to partial shade
• Adapts well to garden beds and containers
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil conditions

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Chenopodium giganteum
• Common Name (US): Red Goosefoot / Tree Spinach
• Seed Type / Variety: Leafy vegetable herb seed
• Growth Habit: Upright annual herbaceous plant
• USDA Zones: 4 to 10
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season:
  • Mild regions: February to May
  • Cooler regions: March to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 1 to 3 weeks in moderate temperatures (18–24°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained, organic-rich soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, keep soil lightly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 1 to 2 meters height, 45 to 90 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 30 to 45 cm apart