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Amaranthus Viridis Green

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Common Name : Slender Amaranth
Scientific Name : Amaranthus Viridis
Height : About 60 to 240 cm
Flower colour : Maroon to Crimson
Packet Contains : 200 Seeds
Growing Season : Throughout the year
Germination Temperature : 18 to 30°C
Germination Time : 6 to 10 days from sowing
Plant vigor : Strong plant

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Amaranthus is considered a weed but nowadays it is grown as a herb. The leaves are excellent for adding to salads and soups and are used as a garnish. If you want to know how to grow green Amaranthus Viridis so read the complete information below.

What size grow bag is best for Amaranthus?
12 x 12 (W*H)
15 x 15 (W*H)
18 x 18 (W*H)

Green Amaranthus Viridis Growing Season
Amaranthus Viridis can grow in any season throughout the year but it grows quickly on summer and rainy days. Green amaranthus herb loves warm weather and grows very fast in sunny climates.

How To Grow Green Amaranthus Viridis 
You can sow seeds of amaranthus directly or by seedling method, it can grow either way but direct sowing is best for planting amaranth. Select pots or grow bags at least 30-45 cm wide and deep that have good drainage holes. Green amaranth herb grows fast in a warm climate and the best temperature for amaranthus seed germination is 18-30°C. 

Amaranthus Viridis Green Seeds Sowing Method
Select a pot or grow bag and fill it with a sowing medium. Spread the Amaranthus Viridis seeds on the soil, then cover a thin layer of soil above the seeds. Give light water through a watering sprayer, keep the soil moist and place the pot in a shaded area. Amaranthus seeds will be germinated within 6-10 days, seeds can germinate early or late depending on growing conditions.

How To Fertilize Amaranthus Viridis
The Green Amaranthus Viridis plant does not need any fertilizers if you already used them before seed sowing. Use nitrogen-rich liquid fertilizer after seed germination but excessive nitrogen can cause the plants to become leggy and less suitable for harvesting.

Amaranthus Viridis Plant Care Tips
Soil : Use loamy soil, nutrient-rich and well-drainage soil for planting Amaranthus.
Water : Amaranthus needs average water, give 2-3 cm water per week but the soil should be moist, not soggy.
Sunlight : Amaranthus thrives in full sun, however, it can grow in partial light, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight is needed for better growth of Amaranthus.
Temperature : Amaranthus grows best in temperatures between 21-35°C.
Common pests and disease : Amaranthus plant is damaged by some foliar insects like leaf miners, leaf rollers, cutworms, aphids, flea beetles and mites. The plant usually suffers from root rot which is caused by moist soil conditions or overwatering. To control these pests use organic pesticides such as neem oil.

Amaranthus Viridis Harvesting Time
• Amaranthus will be ready to harvest after 50-60 days from seed sowing. You can harvest amaranthus leaves at various stages of plant growth, depending on your plan.
• Regular harvesting will encourage more leaves.

 
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