Chenopodium giganteum

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Chenopodium giganteum
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Fact sheet

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Typeannual

“annual that can grow” — Tree Spinach Chenopodium Giganteum: Easy Growing Tips

Days to germination14–21 days

“Germination should occur within 2-3 weeks” — Tree Spinach Chenopodium Giganteum: Easy Growing Tips

Germination temperature64–72 °F

“at a temperature of 18-22°C” — Tree Spinach Chenopodium Giganteum: Easy Growing Tips

Height72 in

“can grow up to 6 feet tall” — Tree Spinach Chenopodium Giganteum: Easy Growing Tips

Propagationseed

“sow seeds directly in your garden bed” — Tree Spinach Chenopodium Giganteum: Easy Growing Tips

Ready whenyoung leaves are hairy with a magenta color. the older leaves become green

“younger leaves are hairy with a magenta color” — Tree Spinach Chenopodium Giganteum: Easy Growing Tips

Edible partsyoung leaves

“young leaves are hairy with a magenta color” — Tree Spinach Chenopodium Giganteum: Easy Growing Tips

Pestsaphids, whiteflies, leaf miners

“you may occasionally see aphids, whiteflies, or leaf miners” — Tree Spinach Chenopodium Giganteum: Easy Growing Tips

Companionsradishes, carrots

“radishes and carrots, which require little space” — Tree Spinach Chenopodium Giganteum: Easy Growing Tips

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