Amaranth - Good Earth Farms
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Amaranthus hypochondriacus
Dramatic purple plants up to 6’ tall topped with plumes of flowers. Harvest edible grain by shaking to release seeds when mature.
Growth Habit: Upright growth up to 8 feet with an abundance of round to heart shaped leaves and draping flower clusters. Taller plants may need stakes for support.
Sun Requirements: Full sun, thrives in hot, humid conditions
Soil Preference: Average, well-drained soil
When to Plant: Direct seed in late Spring after risk of frost has passed OR start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost date.
How to Plant:
Direct sow: sow seeds in soil, ⅛” deep, covering only very lightly as seed needs light to germinate. Keep soil moist until germination. Seeds should germinate in 10-14 days. Thin young plants 1-2 feet apart.
Transplant: sow seeds in containers ⅛” deep, covering only very lightly with soil as seeds need light to germinate. Keep soil moist under germination. Seeds should germinate in 10-14 days. Transplant out after risk of frost. Space young plants 1-2 feet apart.
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