Fast growing leaf protein, annual to 60cm, valuable for vitamins and minerals. Bright red and green leaves, tasty in salads or like spinach, stems also cooked. Drought-hardy when established. Sow after frost in cooler areas, throughout the year in warmer climates. 50 days.
Seed count: 900/g.
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Amaranth planting information:
| Tropics: | Feb-Nov |
| Subtropic: | Aug-Apr |
| Mild: | Sep-Mar |
| Cold/Frost: | Sep-Nov |
| Plant space cm: | 50 |
| Row space cm: | 50-75 |
| Depth cm: | .5 |
| Best soil temp: | 16-30 °C |
| Sow after frost: | Yes |
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| Number of seeds per gram: | 900 |
| Rate per hectare: | 1.2kg |
| Average days to maturity: | 50 |
