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Amaranthus blitum, commonly known as pigweed or lamb's-quarters, is an annual herb that thrives in light to medium soil types and requires full sun with moist conditions. Amaranthus blitum (Latin: Amaranthus blitum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Amaranthus blitum is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Amaranthus blitum is a member native to AGE, AGW, BOL, BZE, BZS, and BZL. Amaranthus blitum thrives in full sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Amaranthus blitum grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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