How long is the growing cycle of amaranth?

Introduction to Amaranth Growth

Amaranth is not picky about soil and can be grown in fertile sandy loam or clay loam. It is native to my country, India and Southeast Asia, and is cultivated all over the country, especially in the Xiaolongshan forest area.

Amaranth growth cycle

Amaranth likes warmth and is not cold-resistant. Its growth cycle is about 40 days. If it is planted in a greenhouse or a small arch shed, it can be sown 20 to 30 days earlier.

Amaranth growth rate

Amaranth grows very fast and can be rotated from spring to winter, sown in February and available in early April. Covering and cooling amaranth cultivation with shade nets can solve the supply of off-season leafy vegetables in summer and autumn.

Amaranth growth cycle management

The yield of amaranth per mu is 1500-2000 kg. When the amaranth seedlings are about to grow, the room temperature must be maintained.

Temperature management: The germination period of Amaranth is generally around 18 degrees, and the temperature difference between day and night is large. Building a small arch shed can improve its growth environment and promote maturity.

Fertilization management : Amaranth cultivation should be done on flat fields with fewer weeds. Applying well-rotted human and animal manure as base fertilizer per square meter will be beneficial to later growth.