Amaranth 'Hot Biscuits'

Amaranthus cruentus

How to grow Amaranth 'Hot Biscuits'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Hot Biscuits 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. Hot Biscuits tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 5.5 and 7.0 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Growing Hot Biscuits 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 Hot Biscuits about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Hot Biscuits

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

Harvesting Hot Biscuits