Golden Giant
Amaranth · Grain
Open Pollinated
Amaranthus hypochondriacus
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Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family) · Genus: Amaranthus
Characteristics
Color
Yellow
Intended Use
Leaf HarvestOrnamental
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Drought-Tolerant / Low Water
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Germination
5–12 days
at 50 °F
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Days to Maturity
90–110 days
Plant Height
6–7 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
1/8–1/4 in
Seed Spacing
1–2 in
Row Spacing
18–36 in
Thin To
6–12 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
70–75 °F
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Soil Temp
50 °F
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Air Temp
40–110 °F
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