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Amaranth, Vegetable
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 Scientific Name: Amaranthus tricolor
Common Name: Vegetable Amaranth
Other Common Names: Hinn Choy, Red Hinn Choy, Chinese Amaranth, Tampala,
Ganges Amaranth, Joseph's-Coat, Joseph's Coat, Amaranth Greens, Chinese Spinach
Plant Type: Annual
Where To Plant: Full Sun to Partly Shady
Soil Types: Average
Zones (See US Zone map): 4-9
Germination: Easy. Hot weather plant. Sow late spring.
An earlier sowing can be made in a greenhouse and the plants put out after the
last expected frosts. Germination is usually rapid and good if the soil is warm.
A minimum soil temperature of 50°F is required to germinate the seeds, but
germination is much better with soil temperatures at or above 68°F
Number of Seeds Per Pack: 100
Uses: Culinary
Notes: Good for greens.
AMARANTHUS TRICOLOR. Used against external inflammation, diuretic; treatment for bladder distress.
Price: $2.00/pkt
Any statement made concerning medical
conditions treated with this herb is not intended as sound medical advice. The
seeds are NOT to be ingested only planted. Herbs need to taken only with
the guidance of a trained physician or established herblist.
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