Green Tails · Amaranth
Planting Schedule
Add Green Tails to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Mar 2nd |
| Last Frost | Mar 23rd |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Mar 23rd |
| Harvest Begins | Jun 1st |
| Harvest Ends | Nov 12th |
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.