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Amaranth (Grain)

Amaranth (Grain)

Amaranthus hypochondriacus

Easy difficulty{Summer}
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Watering
Drought tolerant, water when dry
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Min pot size
6" pot
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Start from
Direct sowing

About Amaranth (Grain)

Grain Amaranth (Ramdana/Rajgira) is a spectacularly tall, heat-loving summer crop that produces massive, brilliantly colored flower plumes packed with nutritious seeds. Growing it for grain in containers requires extra-large bags to support its towering 5-6 foot height and heavy seed heads.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–20
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 21–45
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 46–75
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 76–90

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