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Amaranth, Edible Chinese Spinach, Yin Tsai 'Calaloo'

Amaranthusviridis

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Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
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Species
viridis (VEER-ih-diss)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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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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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2006 | neutral

This variety of amaranthus originally from India, is grown extensively in the West Indies, and is popularly used in soups and stews. High...Read More

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