Amaranthus Leaves

Amaranthus may be the most aggressive pigweed species with respect to growth rate and competitive ability. Minimum germination temperature is around 13°C
, but best results are at 15-18 degrees – if you can’t hold this temperature for your growing conditions just sow a little thicker or later in the year. Plants like a warm open site best, with good drainage and full sun, but will stand quite a bit of exposure. Water transplants in well, and if needed repeat until established. When growing for leaf only, broadcast the seeds in mid to late May, repeat in June and July. If you want to grow for grain production, or have limited amounts of seeds, start off plants indoors in large modules sown during late April, slowly harden off and plant out around the second week in June - anytime when you would normally plant out bedding plants such as petunias or Pelargoniums will be fine. They don’t get many pests or diseases, except the ubiquitous slugs.

Temperature Required: 15-18

Degrees Sun Light Required: Full

Planting Time: April to June