Amaranth 'Mariah'

Amaranthus cruentus

How to grow Amaranth 'Mariah'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Mariah is thought of as tender, so it is imperative to wait until temperatures are mild before planting out of doors. Mariah 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 Mariah 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 Mariah about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Mariah

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

Harvesting Mariah