Amaranthus, Edible Chinese Spinach, Yin Tsai 'Tender Leaf'

Amaranthusviridis

Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
Species
viridis (VEER-ih-diss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
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
Regional

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2006 | neutral

This is a dwarf type variety, 3-8", newly developed in Taiwan and has become a very popular vegetable there because of its excellent qual...Read More

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