When and how to plant red amaranth

Amaranth planting time

Red amaranth can be planted in spring or in autumn. It is relatively best to plant it around March or April in spring because the temperature at this time is more favorable for seed germination. In the southern region, it can be sown in early March, while in the northern region it must be planted in April.

How to plant red amaranth

1. Soil selection: Red Amaranth has strong adaptability, so it has no requirements for the soil. However, in order to make it grow better, try to choose soil with strong drainage ability.

2. Seed selection: Before sowing red amaranth, you need to select seeds. It is best to choose seeds with full grains, no diseases, and good growth. They should also be germinated so that their germination rate will be higher.

3. Sowing: When sowing, you can directly scatter the red amaranth seeds in the soil, and then cover them with a layer of fine soil. No watering is required, and they will germinate in about 3 days.

Things to note when planting red amaranth

1. When sowing red amaranth seeds, it is best to do so when the weather is relatively clear. This is more conducive to the germination of the seeds, and they can germinate quickly.

2. When caring for red amaranth, it needs to be watered and fertilized appropriately, especially after the seedlings emerge, it needs to be fertilized appropriately according to its growth conditions.