Green Tails · Amaranth
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Apr 17th |
| Last Frost | May 8th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 8th |
| Harvest Begins | Jul 17th |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 30th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 60°F
and nights stay above 45°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 7 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 70 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Surface |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 70 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 60 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 45 |
| Harden Off (days) | 7 |
Expert Note: Start seeds indoors in small trays and move them out only after cold nights pass; ornamental amaranth thrives once warm and will quickly become lush for cut arrangements.