Chenopodium album

Common Lambsquarters

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A hardy annual herb characterized by diamond-shaped leaves covered in a mealy white powder. Widely recognized as an edible wild plant and nutritious green, though often considered a persistent garden weed in crops.
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Plant Details

Common Name Common Lambsquarters
Family Amaranthaceae
Genus Chenopodium
Species Album
Origin Europe, Asia, North America
Blooming Small greenish flowers in summer clusters
Leaf Color Green with white mealy coating
Sunlight Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil, tolerant of poor fertility and saline conditions

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Watering

Moderate watering; drought tolerant once established but requires moisture during germination

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun exposure for optimal growth and mealy coating development

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Fertilization

Minimal fertilization needed; high nitrogen can reduce oxalates, apply sparingly in spring

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Pruning

Harvest leaves early for culinary use; remove flower spikes to prevent seeding if unwanted

Pest Control Aphid Beetle Leaf Miner

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 10 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 100°
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Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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