eye-hurt
Also known as: strawberry blite; strawberry spinach; Indian paint; Indian strawberry
An upright annual to around 60cm tall with triangular leaves and tiny pale green flowers borne in clusters along the stem in summer which are followed by edible, bright red fruits resembling strawberries
Scientific classification
- Species
- eye-hurt (Chenopodium capitatum)
- Genus
- Chenopodium
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial · Herbs - Culinary
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of eye-hurt
Distribution map
Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of eye-hurt
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eye-hurt care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow in a moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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