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Amaranth Amaranthus spp.

How to sow amaranth: Direct seed, thin seedlings to 15cm

Sun requirement for amaranth: Plant in Full Sun

Amaranth has been planted 5 times by Growstuff members.

Amaranth is a tall annual herb with clusters of dark burgundy flowers grown for it's seeds and leaves. Young greens have a flavor similar to spinach, and seeds are high in protein like Quinoa. Amaranth seeds are often ground into flour and used as a grain alternative. The plant is heat and drought-resistant but lacks a high frost tolerance. Other members of the Amaranthus genus are used as ornamentals. Amaranthus retroflexus (commonly known as Pigweed) was cultivated by Native Americans for it's grain and is currently a widespread weed in North America.

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Predictions

Annual

living and reproducing in a single year or less

Height

300cm

Spread

90cm

Row Spacing

20cm

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Amaranth crops

Amaranth plantings

Amaranth (golden)
Amaranth (golden)
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Varieties

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Palmer's amaranth

Amaranthus palmeri
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Prince of Wales

Amaranthus hypochondriacus
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purple amaranth

Amaranthus blitum
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red amaranth

Amaranthus caudatus
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red-root amaranth

Amaranthus retroflexus
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red spinach

Amaranthus dubius
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slender amaranth

Amaranthus viridis
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smooth amaranth

Amaranthus hybridus
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spiny amaranth

Amaranthus spinosus
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tampala

Amaranthus tricolor
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Thunberg's amaranth

Amaranthus thunbergii

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