Red Leaf Vegetable Amaranth · Amaranth
Planting Schedule
Add Red Leaf Vegetable Amaranth to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | May 13th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 13th |
| Harvest Begins | Jun 17th |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 27th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 55°F
and nights stay above 32°F
before moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 35 |
| Sun Requirements | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 70 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 55 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 32 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Expert Note: For the best tenderness, harvest leaf/stem tips often and keep plants evenly watered as they size up.