Fig-Leaved Goosefoot (Chenopodium ficifolium)

Family: Chenopodiaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Chenopodium ficifolium is a ANNUAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring foods. — Leaves and flower buds - cooked.; Used like spinach or added to soups etc.; The raw leaves should only be eaten in small quantities, see the notes above on toxicity.; Seed - roasted and used as a condiment.

Habitat & North American Range

Waste ground and arable land, especially on rich soils and near compost heaps. Avoids acid soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)