Amaranth 'Giant red'

Amaranthus cruentus

How to grow Amaranth 'Giant red'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Giant red is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 5.5 and 7.0 as Giant red is a weakly acidic soil - neutral soil loving plant.

Growing Giant red from seed

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Giant red about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Giant red

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Giant red is a tender plant.

Harvesting Giant red