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Huauzontle

Chenopodium berlandieri, Amaranthaceae

Zones
5a–11b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

SpinachSpinacia oleracea
Trap CropBeneficial Insect Habitat
Grain AmaranthAmaranthus cruentus
Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent
Sunn HempCrotalaria juncea
Nitrogen Fixation
Russian SagePerovskia atriplicifolia
Wind ProtectionPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

TimothyPhleum pratense

Timothy grass forms dense stands that can outcompete and suppress broad-leaved crops

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

LeavesSeeds

Common Questions

What zones does Huauzontle grow in?

Huauzontle grows in USDA hardiness zones 5a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Huauzontle?

Good companions for Huauzontle include Spinach, Grain Amaranth, Sunn Hemp, Russian Sage.

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