Amaranth, Edible Chinese Spinach, Yin Tsai 'Asia Red'

Amaranthusviridis

Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
Species
viridis (VEER-ih-diss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Montrose, Colorado

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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the Mountains, CO (Zone 4a) | December 2012 | positive

I grew this plant at an 8,000 foot elevation in the mountains of Colorado. Started off slow, but eventually grew to be large, strong, and...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2006 | neutral

This is a unique edible amaranth widely grown in Vietnam and Southeastern Asia. Plants grow very well in warm climates, suitable for grow...Read More

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