| 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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