How to grow Amaranth

Amaranthus

How long does Amaranth take to grow?

These estimates for how long Amaranth takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Amaranth to germinate?
5 days

Average 5 days | Min 2 days | Max 15 days (32)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Amaranth?
+ 28 days

Average 28 days | Min 17 days | Max 92 days (4)

Days to Maturity How long until Amaranth is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ 31 days

Average 31 days | Min 22 days | Max 68 days (3)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Amaranth?
= 64 days

When should I plant Amaranth?

Our when to plant Amaranth estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Amaranth before or after your last frost date.
28 days before Last Frost Date

Amaranth Etymology

The name amaranth means an imaginary, undying flower and is from the Latin amarantus, which was derived from the Greek amarantos (unfading), from a- (not) + marainein (to fade). 2

Other names for Amaranth

Amaranthus, Leaf amaranth

Amaranthus L.

Footnotes

1 Amaranth, a health grain for vegetarians

2 A Word A Day – amaranthine


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