How to plant amaranth so that it germinates easily (amaranth planting time and technical methods)

Common ones include green amaranth and red amaranth. Their physiological characteristics are basically the same. They are annual herbaceous vegetables of the Amaranthaceae family and are drought- and high-temperature-resistant.

However, as a commercial vegetable, amaranth needs to strengthen fertilizer and water management to promote plant growth and improve quality, which can bring considerable economic benefits.

Amaranth planting time

Amaranth seeds are very small, similar to purslane seeds, and the best season for planting is May and June each year .

If the soil moisture content is high, dry seeds can also be sown directly. Because the seeds are very small, the depth should not be too deep. It is best to mix them with sandy soil and sow them evenly in rows or scattered.

Why can’t Amaranth be planted earlier like Chinese cabbage?

Although amaranth seeds are small, they are actually not very cold-resistant. When planting them outdoors, you must wait until the temperature is stable at 25 degrees before sowing. If the temperature is below 20 degrees, the seedlings will emerge very slowly or unevenly, resulting in low economic benefits.

In May and June, the soil moisture and natural temperature are very suitable for the growth of Amaranth, which promotes the germination rate, the harvest period is fast and the yield is high, with considerable economic benefits.

Amaranth planting methods and key points

Amaranth has a very wide range of suitable growing environments. It can be found in both the south and the north and is a widely grown vegetable.

① Soil

Therefore, the requirements for soil are not high, but in order to improve economy and quality, it is still necessary to choose soil that is rich in organic matter and has good water and fertilizer retention effects .

First, spread the prepared organic fertilizer on the planting site. Manual deep plowing is required to evenly mix the organic fertilizer with the soil and level the surface.

② Seeding and germination

Then spread the amaranth seeds evenly, then gently hoe and compact them, and spray the soil surface to wet it. Generally, seedlings will emerge in 3 to 5 days. During the seedling stage, they should be covered to prevent damage to the seedlings in heavy rainy seasons .

③ Watering and fertilizing

During the growth period, fertilizer and water management should be strengthened to prevent soil drought, and nitrogen fertilizer should be applied mainly to promote growth, and the crops should be harvested in time.

④ Harvest

When amaranth has 5 to 6 leaves, you can start harvesting in batches. The quality is best at this stage. After autumn, the growth becomes slower and slower, indicating that it has entered the seeding period. You can also keep a few plants in your own vegetable garden for seed use.