Hopi Red Dye · Amaranth
Planting Schedule
Add Hopi Red Dye to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | Jan 1st |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Jan 1st |
| Harvest Begins | Mar 12th |
| Harvest Ends | Dec 31st |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 65°F
and nights stay above 50°F
before moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 70 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 70 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 65 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Expert Note: Sow after your last spring frost and keep soil evenly moist until the first true leaves emerge; thin to final spacing to maximize deep-red flower head size.