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Amaranth grain

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Amaranth grain
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Fact sheet

Botanical nameAmaranthus hypochondriacus and A. cruentus

“Amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus and A. cruentus)” — How to Grow Amaranth — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity and 2 more

FamilyAmaranthaceae

“Amaranthaceae” — Amaranth - Wikipedia and 1 more

Typeannual, perennial

“annual and others are perennial” — Amaranth - Wikipedia and 1 more

Days to germination145–160 days

“Amaranth takes 90-120 days to harvest” — How to Grow Amaranth — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity and 1 more

Days to maturity90–120 days

“Amaranth takes 90-120 days to harvest” — How to Grow Amaranth — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity

Soil pH6–7.5

“Amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus and A. cruentus) thrives in warm conditions with well-drained, moderately fertile soil and a pH of 6.0–7.5” — How to Grow Amaranth — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity

Spacing18 in

“thin seedlings to 18 inches for grain production, 12 inches for ornamental or leaf use” — How to Grow Amaranth — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity

Height79–97 in

“Plants can reach 5–8 feet and may need staking in windy locations” — How to Grow Amaranth — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity and 1 more

Propagationseed

“seed” — Amaranth - Wikipedia and 1 more

Transplantwhen soil warms to at least 20°C

“Wait until soil warms to at least 20°C before transplanting outdoors” — How to Grow Amaranth — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity and 1 more

Ready whenseeds begin to fall freely from the seed heads when rubbed

“when seeds begin to fall freely from the seed heads when rubbed” — How to Grow Amaranth — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity and 2 more

Edible partsleaves, grain

“Nutrient-packed green leaves (cook like spinach)” — How to Grow Amaranth: The Complete Guide and 2 more

ToxicityNon-toxic

“Toxicity Non-toxic” — Amaranth Flowers: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Amaranths

Peststarnished plant bugs

“Tarnished plant bugs cause distorted seed heads and reduced grain fill” — How to Grow Amaranth — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity

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