What is Pigweed?
Pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus) is an annual forb or herb native to central and southeastern Mexico. Pigweed (Latin: Amaranthus retroflexus, family Amaranthaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
What is Pigweed? — PlantSage
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What is Pigweed
— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Is Pigweed safe to eat?
Pigweed is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Where does Pigweed grow?
Pigweed is a member of the Amaranthaceae family native to MXC, MXG, MXE, MXT, and MXS. Pigweed thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Can I grow Pigweed at home?
Pigweed grows best in USDA zone 3-11, full sun light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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