Strawberry-fruited fat hen
It is a cool temperate plant. It grows naturally in mountainous regions in Central and Southern Europe. It cannot tolerate frost but is grown as an annual. It needs full sun. They grow best in fertile soil. In the Indian Himalayas it grows between 1,200-2,300 m above sea level
Also known as:
Ban palak, Beetberry, It uzumu, Joasag, Kaz aya, Kupald, Kusuzumu, Matuta, Raske ruvi, Sangsti, Sneou, Strawberry sticks, Tirye ruvi
Synonyms
- Blitum korshinskyi Litv.
- Blitum virgatum L.
- Chenopodium blitum F. Muell.
- Chenopodium blitum Hook. f.
- Chenopodium korshinsky Litv.
- Chenopodium virgatum (L.) Jess.
- Monocarpus foliosus Moench
Edible Portion
- Leaves, Seeds, Fruit, Flowers
Where does Strawberry-fruited fat hen grow?
Found in: Armenia, Asia, Australia, Britain, Caucasus, China, Europe, Georgia, Himalayas, India, Moldova, Nepal, North Africa, North America, Pakistan, South Africa, Southern Africa, Tasmania, Turkey, Ukraine, United States
Notes: There are about 100-150-250 Chenopodium species. They are mostly in temperate regions. Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.
Growing Strawberry-fruited fat hen
Cultivation: Plants are usually grown from seed. Seeds can be broadcast and grow in 7-14 days. Seedlings can be transplanted. A spacing of 30-50 cm is suitable.
Edible Uses: The fruit have little flavour but can be used as a garnish on sweet or savoury dishes. They are eaten fresh. They are also boiled with milk. The leaves are usually lightly boiled then eaten. It is used as a pot-herb.
Production: It grows easily.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 44 | 3 | 14.5 | - | - | 0.9 | 82.8 |
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