Amaranth – Good Earth Farms

Amaranthushypochondriacus

Dramatic purple plants up to 6 tall topped with plumesof flowers.Harvest edible grain by shaking to releaseseeds 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, 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 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.