Ella's Garden Plants from A to Z: Amaranthus Golden Giant, AmaranthAfter 13 years online, Cubits.org is scheduled to be shut down. Please make sure you have the contact information for all your friends, and that you download whatever content you want from this site.
Common Name: Amaranth Family: Amaranthacea Genus: Amaranthus Cultivar or Variety: Golden Giant
Characteristics of Plant
A very striking annual that produces hundreds of seed heads that can be used as a grain type food. A fast grower and gluten-free grain, it has possibly more nutrients than some of the other more common grains.
This plant blooms from summer to fall and produces large, golden colored flower heads.
| Life Cycle Annual
Endangered Species No
Heirloom No
When to Sow Seed Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring
Germination Temperature 60-70 F
Seed Sowing Depth 1/8th"
Seed Needs Light to Germinate Yes
Days to Germination 7-10 days
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Plant Height 4 -6 feet
Plant Form Upright
Blooms Yes
Bloom Form Above Foliage
Nutritional Needs Moist
Fertile Yes
Reproduces By Seed
Attractive to Wildlife Birds
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