Anaranjado

Amaranthus hypochondriacus## HOW TO GROW AMARANTH Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, plant out or direct seed after frost. Tender annual that does not tolerate frost. If growing for seed, grown in greenhouse in Zone 7B or cooler to avoid early frost. Optimum growing temperatures 60–70˚F. Keep moist until germination. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 5.5-7.5. Hardiness zones 2-10. Annual.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 44,000 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 70%. Usual seed life: 5-10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 2 miles.Planting Depth surface requires lightSoil Temp. Germ. 65-80˚FDays to Germ. 4-8Plant Spacing 6-12”Row Spacing 24-30”Days To Maturity 105Full Sun, Moist Well Drained   Anaranjado Seed Count 1 Ounce ≈ 28,350 seeds.25 Pound ≈ 113m seeds##6-7’ tall plants with huge, bright orange plumes and electric green leaves. Flowers are filled with thousands of protein-dens