Mekong Red · Amaranth
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | Mar 6th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Mar 6th |
| Harvest Begins | Apr 30th |
| Harvest Ends | Nov 26th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 65°F
and nights stay above 60°F
before moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 55 |
| 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) | 60 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Expert Note: For Mekong Red’s heat-humidity performance, transplant only when soil is consistently warm (60°F+) and avoid chilling nights with row cover if needed.