Amaranth Large Green-Leaved / '#20863'

Sowing method: From March to August in the greenhouse or from May to June outdoors. Row distance 25 cm, thin out to 5 cm in the row. Cut leaves 5 cm above the ground, the plant can then continue to grow.

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Sowing/planting time:

• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August

Harvesting time:

• June
• July
• August
• September
• October

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Greenhouse
• Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

• Sun
• Partial shade

• Flower colour: Inconspicuous flowers
• Origin: Asia, Africa, South America
• Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
• Annual or perennial: Annual
• Attractive to insects: N/A
• Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Easy

• Latin: Amaranthus tricolor of A. gangeticus
• Dutch: Amaranth leaves
• Also known as: Bayam, Klaroen, Bitekuteku or Hing Choi, Horenso (In Japan)
• English: Chinese Spinach

• All year round