Golden grain
Amaranthus cruentus
Amaranth is next to corn and quinoa in dietary importance to the peoples of South America such as the Incas. As a pseudo-cereal—grain from a non-grass, it challenges the assumption that grains come from grasses like wheat. It has become a champion staple in allergy-conscious recipes and diets. It has no gluten either. The white to golden grains can be prepared like millet or ground into flour. This impressive plant can reach one meter in height.
Conditions
Growing instructions
Sow at the beginning to the end of March in a seedling starter tray. After about four weeks, transplant the seedlings at a distance of 50✕50 cm apart. Harvest the mature seed heads in August/September.
Growing calendar
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| Sowing quantity 3 - 4 g/Are | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height
100
cm
Planting distance
50
x
50
cm
Sowing depth
1
cm
Germination duration
10
days
Fertilization need
Water need
Soil Type
All soil types
| Quantity | Portion |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Seed need (g/Are) | 3-4g |
| Thousand-seeds weight (TKW) | 5.855 grams |
| Seeds per gram | 171 |
