Amaranthus hypochondriacus## HOW TO GROW AMARANTH Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, plant out or direct seed after frost. Tender annual that does not tolerate frost. If growing for seed, grown in greenhouse in Zone 7B or cooler to avoid early frost. Optimum growing temperatures 60–70˚F. Keep moist until germination. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 5.5-7.5. Hardiness zones 2-10. Annual.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 44,000 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 70%. Usual seed life: 5-10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 2 miles.Planting Depth surface requires lightSoil Temp. Germ. 65-80˚FDays to Germ. 4-8Plant Spacing 6-12”Row Spacing 24-30”Days To Maturity 105Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Anaranjado Seed Count 1 Ounce ≈ 28,350 seeds.25 Pound ≈ 113m seeds##6-7’ tall plants with huge, bright orange plumes and electric green leaves. Flowers are filled with thousands of protein-dense seeds, and the leaves are highly nutritious greens that stay vibrant through the heat of summer. This variety is originally from the Qachuu Aloom Seed Cooperative in Guatemala, shared through Chris Hardy of Hardy Seeds. Tags: Harvest: Late, Color: Orange, Size: Large.Originated in Mexico where it is called Quelite or Blero. Staple cultivated crop of the Aztecs, Incas and Mayas before Spanish colonialists banned it. Amaranth was preserved in hard to reach mountains of Central and South America. The flowers of the 'Hopi Red Dye' amaranth were used by the Hopi as a deep red dye. First introduced as an ornamental plant in Europe in the 16th century. High in vitamin A, C, folate and several minerals. Gluten-free source of protein. Delicious amaranth recipes.
