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Amaranthushypochondriacus

Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
Species
hypochondriacus (hy-po-kon-dree-AH-kus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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