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Add to My Garden Stinking goosefoot
Chenopodium vulvaria
Also known as: Fish guts plant
Stinking goosefoot (Chenopodium vulvaria), or notchweed, is a foul-smelling plant or weed. The plant is a member of the genus Chenopodium, the goosefoots. 
4 to 8
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Plant Type
Herb
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies Family
Amaranth Genus
Goosefoots Species
Stinking goosefoot 
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To water Stinking goosefoot, you can use a garden hose with a spray nozzle, a watering can, or just about any other common watering tool. Generally, Stinking goosefoot is not too picky about how they receive their water, as they can live off of rainwater, tap water, or filtered water. Often, you should try not to water this plant from overhead, as doing so can damage the leaves and flowers and may lead to disease as well. At times, the best method for watering this plant is to set up a drip irrigation system. These systems work well for Stinking goosefoot as they apply water evenly and directly to the soil. For one Stinking goosefoot that grows in a container, you can use a similar watering approach while changing the tools you use. To water a container-grown Stinking goosefoot, use a cup, watering can, or your tap to apply water directly to the soil.
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What should I do if I water my Stinking goosefoot too much or too little?
The remedy for underwatering Stinking goosefoot is somewhat obvious. When you notice that your plant lacks moisture, simply begin watering it on a more regular basis. The issue of overwatering can be a much more dire situation, especially if you fail to notice it early. When your Stinking goosefoot is overwatered, it may contract diseases that lead to its decline and death. The best way to prevent this outcome is to choose a proper growing location, one that receives plenty of sunlight to help dry the soil and has good enough drainage to allow excess water to drain rather than pooling and causing waterlogged soils. If you overwater your Stinking goosefoot that lives in a pot, you may need to consider changing it to a new pot. Your previous container may not have contained soil with good drainage or may not have had sufficient drainage holes. As you repot your overwatered Stinking goosefoot, make sure to add loose soils and to use a pot that drains efficiently.
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How often should I water my Stinking goosefoot?
Stinking goosefoot needs water regularly throughout the growing season. Beginning in spring, you should plan to water this plant about once per week. As the season presses on and grows warmer, you may need to increase your watering rate to about two to three times per week. Exceeding at this rate can be detrimental to your Stinking goosefoot. With that said, you should also ensure that the soil in which your Stinking goosefoot grows remains relatively moist but not wet, regardless of how often you must water to make that the case. Watering Stinking goosefoot that lives in a pot is a bit different. Generally, you'll need to increase your watering frequency, as the soil in a pot can heat up and dry out a bit faster than ground soil. As such, you should plan to water a container-grown Stinking goosefoot a few times per week in most cases, versus just once per week for an in-ground plant.
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How much water does my Stinking goosefoot need?
There are a few different ways you can go about determining how much water to give to your Stinking goosefoot. Some gardeners choose to pick their water volume based on feeling the soil for moisture. That method suggests that you should water until you feel that the first six inches of soil have become moist. Alternatively, you can use a set measurement to determine how much to water your Stinking goosefoot. Typically, you should give your Stinking goosefoot about two gallons of water per week, depending on how hot it is and how quickly the soil becomes dry. However, following strict guidelines like that can lead to overwatering if your plant requires less than two gallons per week for whatever reason. When growing Stinking goosefoot in a container, you will need to use a different method to determine how much water to supply. Typically, you should give enough water to moisten all of the layers of soil that have become dry. To test if that is the case, you can simply stick your finger in the soil to feel for moisture. You can also water the soil until you notice a slight trickle of excess water exiting the drainage holes of your pot.
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How can I tell if i'm watering my Stinking goosefoot enough?
It can be somewhat difficult to avoid overwatering your Stinking goosefoot. On the one hand, these plants have relatively deep roots that require you to moisten the soil weekly. On the other hand, Stinking goosefoot are plants that are incredibly susceptible to root rot. Along with root rot, your Stinking goosefoot may also experience browning as a result of overwatering. Underwatering is far less likely for your Stinking goosefoot as these plants can survive for a while in the absence of supplemental watering. However, if you go too long without giving this plant water, it will likely begin to wilt. You may also notice dry leaves.
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How should I water my Stinking goosefoot through the seasons?
You can expect your Stinking goosefoot’s water needs to increase as the season moves on. During spring, you should water about once per week. Then, as the summer heat arrives, you will likely need to give a bit more water to your Stinking goosefoot, at times increasing to about three times per week. This is especially true of Stinking goosefoot that grow in containers, as the soil in a container is far more likely to dry out faster than ground soil when the weather is warm. In autumn, while your Stinking goosefoot is still in bloom, it may need a bit less water as the temperature has likely declined, and the sun is no longer as strong as it was in summer.
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How should I water my Stinking goosefoot at different growth stages?
Stinking goosefoot will move through several different growth stages throughout the year, some of which may require more water than others. For example, you will probably start your Stinking goosefoot as a seed. While the seed germinates, you should plant to give more water than your Stinking goosefoot will need later in life, watering often enough to maintain consistent soil moisture. After a few weeks, your Stinking goosefoot will grow above the soil and may need slightly less water than at the seedling phase. Then, once this plant is mature, you can begin to use the regular watering frequency of about once per week. As flower development takes place, you may need to give slightly more water to aid the process.
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What's the difference between watering Stinking goosefoot indoors and outdoors?
There are several reasons why most Stinking goosefoot grow outdoors rather than indoors. The first is that these plants typically grow to tall. The second reason is that Stinking goosefoot needs more daily sunlight than most indoor growing locations can provide. If you are able to provide a suitable indoor growing location, you may find that you need to give your Stinking goosefoot water a bit more often than you would in an outdoor growing location. Part of the reason for this is that indoor growing locations tend to be a lot drier than outdoor ones due to HVAC units. The other reason for this is that soil in containers can dry out relatively quickly as well compared to soil in the ground.
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Add to My Garden Stinking goosefoot
Chenopodium vulvaria
Also known as: Fish guts plant
Stinking goosefoot (Chenopodium vulvaria), or notchweed, is a foul-smelling plant or weed. The plant is a member of the genus Chenopodium, the goosefoots.
4 to 8
Hardiness Zones
More Info
Plant Type
Herb
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies Family
Amaranth Genus
Goosefoots Species
Stinking goosefoot 
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Questions About Stinking goosefoot
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What should I do if I water my Stinking goosefoot too much or too little?
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