Michael's Opinion
A common annual and often prolific weed found on wasteland, open areas and neglected cultivated areas frequently on soils high in organic matter.
Botanical Information
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Amaranthus |
| Species | retroflexus |
| Category | Wildflowers & Weeds |
Ethnobotanical Uses
Disclaimer | Leaves are eatable and may be harvested and cooked like spinach or young shoots and leaves used fresh in salads. |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Sow in early spring, after the danger of frost has passed. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun in well-drained, well-cultivated, fertile soil. |
| Pests | Aphids are a common issue. It may also experience problems with white blister, aster yellows and a number of viruses. |
