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Lambs Quarter Seeds

Chenopodium Album
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About

Lamb’s Quarters (Chenopodium Album), an annual edible green grown for tender leaves and young shoots that taste well in salads, soups, cooked dishes, and even herbal tea. Lambs Quarter plant grows upright and can reach about 5 ft tall with a spread of around 1.5 ft. It grows well in USDA Zones 3–10, suits for outdoor yards, raised beds as well as indoor containers when you keep conditions warm enough. The plant native to Northern India, where the greens are cooked into everyday food. At KVITER, you can buy heirloom, non-GMO Lambs Quarter seed packets with free delivery on orders above $49.

Quick Facts

Life Cycle
Life Cycle Annual
USDA Zones
USDA Zones 03–10
Light Requirements
Light Requirements Full sun
Germination Time
Germination Time 14-21 days
Stratification
Stratification Not required
Spacing
Spacing 12-18 inches
Sowing Method
Sowing Method Direct Sow; Start Indoors
Soil
Soil Well-drained
Flowering Period
Flowering Period -
Water Requirements
Water Requirements Moderate (regular watering)
Maturity Time
Maturity Time 45-60 days
Growing Habit
Growing Habit Upright

How to Grow & Harvest

Sowing & Timing

Start Lambs Quarter seeds in April-May and cover them lightly with fine soil. Keep the soil evenly moist during the first growing season and expect sprouts in about 2–3 weeks at 68–77°F. For indoor starts, a warm windowsill, trays, or even a simple indoor herb setup will work fine, provided the seed bed does not dry out. Once seedlings get moving, thin or transplant them 12–18 inches apart.

Soil, Watering & Fertilization

The lamb quarter plant wants full sun and well-drained soil. That matters because wet, heavy ground leads to weak growth and turns a useful edible into a problem patch. Water moderately and aim for steady moisture instead of big swings from bone-dry to soaked. If you plan to grow Chenopodium Album seeds in raised beds, keep the bed open, so the foliage dries quickly after watering. 

Growth & Harvest

Harvest young leaves and shoots regularly, because regular picking keeps growth manageable and gives you better kitchen greens. It can attract leaf miners, so some gardeners use it as a trap crop or tuck it near other plantings as a companion. It also serves as wildlife food and can be used as poultry feed, which makes the Chenopodium Album plant more useful than many standard greens. 

FAQ

Is Lamb’s Quarters easy to grow?

Yes. Lambs Quarter seeds for sale are low maintenance for most gardeners if you sow lightly, keep the soil moist, and give plants full sun.

Can I grow Lamb’s Quarters indoors or in containers?

Yes. Chenopodium Album seeds can be grown indoors, in a window herb garden, and even in a hydroponic herb garden. Containers can work too if they have drainage and enough space for root growth.

What are good companion uses for this plant?

Lamb's Quarter is a hardy, fast-growing leafy green that pairs well with other low-maintenance crops, like Egyptian Spinach, Southern Giant Curled Mustard, Dark Red Detroit Beet, Vates Blue Scotch Curled Kale.

What can I use Lamb’s Quarters for in the kitchen?

Young leaves and shoots can be eaten fresh or cooked in salads, soups, and everyday meals, and they can also be steeped for tea. Some growers also dry the leaves for later use.