Chenopodium bonus-henricus
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Chenopodium bonus-henricus

good King Henry

  family chenopodiaceae 
  genus chenopodium 

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Identification
Genus  Chenopodium Species  bonus-henricus Variety  Cultivar  Common names  good King Henry Family  CHENOPODIACEAE Specimen number  S12058 Data source  MedPl p186;UnVeg p191
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Annual Life span  1 year Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Various Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height  2' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun Water    Optimal soil texture  Soil texture 26 Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  Not classified AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Chenopodium bonus-henricus likes full sun.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  antianemic Medicinal parts  Aerial parts   Flowers Has medicinal uses  yes Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes  It has smooth arrowhead leaves with spinach-like flavor. Chenopodium bonus-henricus is most commonly used cooked or fresh. Good King Henry may have beneficial uses as an antianemic. The aerial parts and the flowers are used in herbal preparations.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Seed Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing  1' 6" Cold frame  4 weeks Planting period  May 01 - May 31 Harvesting period    Frost tolerance  Hardy Heat requirement  Any Fertilizer  No fertilizer Time to harvest  late spring to early summer
 
Nutrition
Is edible  yes Culinary uses  Fresh   Cooked Nutritional value  Edible parts  Leaves Description of edible parts Flavor / texture  has smooth arrowhead leaves with spinach-like flavor
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  The best month for planting is May. Space rows about 1' 6" apart. Harden in a cold frame for 4 weeks prior to setting out. The best harvesting period is late spring to early summer. Propagation of Chenopodium bonus-henricus can be achieved by seed.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Chenopodium bonus-henricus has an annual life cycle.

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