Grow fresh, nutritious greens with Leafy Green Seeds – Bathua Nutritious Greens Variety, a popular cool-season leafy green known for its rich flavor and high nutrient content. Bathua (Chenopodium album), also known as Lambsquarters in the US, is valued for its tender leaves and vigorous growth, making it ideal for salads, cooking, and healthy meals.
This fast-growing plant thrives in cool weather, producing abundant leafy growth with minimal care. Perfect for raised beds, containers, garden rows, and home green patches, Bathua is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking reliable, nutrient-dense greens throughout the season.
Features
- Premium non-GMO Bathua leafy green seeds
- Produces tender, nutrient-rich leaves
- Fast-growing cool-season green
- Strong germination and vigorous growth
- Perfect for raised beds, containers, and garden rows
- Mild, versatile flavor ideal for cooking and salads
- Reliable, high-yield green variety for home gardeners
Specifications
- Seed Type: Bathua (Chenopodium) Seeds
- Common Name (US): Leafy Green Seeds / Lambsquarters Seeds
- Plant Type: Cool-season leafy green
- Heirloom: May vary by batch
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Season: Early spring and fall planting
- USDA Zones: 3–11
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Requirements: Loose, well-drained soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
- Days to Germination: 7–14 days
- Days to Maturity: 40–60 days
- Growth Habit: Upright leafy growth
- Plant Height: 12–36 inches
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Temperature Preference: Cool weather
- Ideal Uses: Cooking, salads, sautéing, nutrient-rich meals
Planting Guide
- When to Plant:
- Sow outdoors in early spring or fall when temperatures are cool.
- Can be succession-planted for continuous greens.
- How to Plant:
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep.
- Thin seedlings to 6–10 inches apart as they grow.
- Sunlight:
- Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade, especially in warm areas.
- Watering:
- Keep soil evenly moist for tender leaf growth.
- Support:
- Not required; plants grow upright naturally.
- Harvesting:
- Harvest young leaves for the best texture and flavor.
- Regular picking encourages new growth.
