Strawberry Blite
Chenopodium capitatumfam. Chenopodiaceae
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Pl. 6AF1 — Chenopodium capitatum
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IOverview
Overview
Strawberry Blite (Chenopodium capitatum) is an annual plant native to North America, including regions such as Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, and British Columbia. It thrives in full sun and prefers moist soil that can be light, medium, or heavy (clay). Hardy in zones 4-8, this plant grows up to 0.6 meters tall and is known for its edible parts, which include the fruit, leaves, and seeds. Its distinctive feature lies in its name—while it shares a name with strawberries due to its red fruits, Strawberry Blite belongs to the goosefoot family (Chenopodiaceae) rather than the rose family as do true strawberries.
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What is Strawberry Blite?
Strawberry Blite (Chenopodium capitatum) is an annual plant native to North America, including regions such as Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, and British Columbia. It thrives in full sun and prefers moist soil that can be light, medium, or heavy (clay).
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivation
Cultivation
Strawberry Blite thrives in full sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay). It is hardy in zones 4-8 and grows to a height of about 0.6 meters. For cultivation, ensure the soil remains consistently moist as it is essential for its growth. Propagation can be done through seeds, which are edible along with the leaves and fruit. This annual plant is native to North America, including regions like Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, and British Columbia.
Light
Full sun
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-8
Life cycle
Annual
Mature size
0.6 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Strawberry Blite for the first time
8steps
Start with Strawberry Blite as an easy-to-grow annual for a beginner gardener.
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What you'll need
Seeds, small pots or trays, potting soil, a garden spot with full sun.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost, or start seeds indoors about 4-6 weeks before planting outdoors.
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Soil and container prep
Use well-draining soil; mix in some compost. Ensure containers are at least 30 cm deep with good drainage holes.
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Sowing or transplanting
Start seeds indoors, then transplant seedlings outdoors when they have two sets of true leaves. Alternatively, sow directly where plants will grow.
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First two weeks
Keep soil moist and provide light shade if temperatures are high to prevent stress on young plants.
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Ongoing care
Water regularly, especially during dry spells. Mulch around the base for moisture retention. Fertilize lightly every 4-6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune back any dead or yellowing leaves to encourage new growth and maintain plant health. Harvest leaves and fruits as needed, but avoid over-harvesting.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in heavy clay soil, neglecting to prune, not providing enough sunlight.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:FruitLeavesSeed
Edible uses: Colouring
Other uses:Dye
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribution
30 native · 0 introduced
Distribution
30 native · 0 introducedDistribution across1 continent· 30 native
Americas1 region
native (1)United States
Broader regions
native:North America, Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Manitoba, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Northwest Territorie, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ohio, Ontario, Oregon
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