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bacon weed

Chenopodium album

Genus: Chenopodium
Family: Amaranthaceae
Common Names: common goosefoot, dirtweed, dirty Dick, fat hen, frost blite, midden meals, muck weed, mutton tops, white goosefoot, lamb's quarters [2], pigweed [3]

About this plant

A fast-growing, upright, branching annual to 2m high, with silvery green, lightly toothed leaves, which are narrower further up the plant, and mealy white underneath. Produces spikes of small, tightly clustered green flowers, which can go on to produces thousands of seed from each plant

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkSandyLoam

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingEast FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Most vigorous in fertile, heavy soils in full sun, but will tolerate a range of positions and soil types. Spreads rapidly, generally considered a weed.

Pruning

Remove before seeding to prevent spreading

Propagation

Self- and wind pollinated, propagates by seed produced prolifically through the growing season. Seed can remain viable in the soil for many years

Pests

May be susceptible to root nematodes

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years