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Planting guide
Red Amaranth
In the packet1 zip pack (plenty)
Sowing seasonAlmost year-round; best Feb–Oct
Germination3–4 days
Harvest20–25 days after sowing
In short
- Sow: scatter evenly on crumbly soil.
- Cover: press in under a thin layer of soil.
- Sprouts: within 3–4 days.
Step-by-step method
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Step 1
Soil
Loosen and level the soil; mix in some compost.
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Step 2
Mix the seed
Seeds are tiny — mix with dry sand or soil for even spreading.
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Step 3
Sow
Broadcast over the bed or sow in rows 6 inches apart.
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Step 4
Cover
Add a very thin soil layer and press gently with your palm.
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Step 5
Water
Water lightly every day. Sprouts in 3–4 days; thin crowded spots and eat the thinnings.
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Step 6
Harvest
At 20–25 days and 6–8 inches tall, pull up or cut.
🌱 General care: weed around the base once plants grow and water whenever the soil starts to dry.