Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
India, Iran
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
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Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
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Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Food Allergy
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Spinach
Asafoetida
In German
Spinat
asafoetida
In French
Épinards
Asafoetida
In Spanish
Espinacas
Asa fétida
In Greek
Σπανάκι
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
Espinafre
Asafoetida
In Polish
Szpinak
Asafoetida
In Latin
Spinach
Asafoetida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Properties of Spinach and Asafoetida
Wondering what are the properties of Spinach and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Spinach and Asafoetida. Spinach doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Spinach has allergic reactions like Food Allergy and Asafoetida has allergic reactions like Food Allergy. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Spinach and Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Spinach and Asafoetida
Season and care of Spinach and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Asafoetida season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spinach and Asafoetida Physical Information
Spinach and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Asafoetida are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spinach and Asafoetida
Care of Spinach and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.