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Planting guide
Stem Amaranth
In the packet1 zip pack (plenty)
Sowing seasonFeb–Aug
Germination3–5 days
HarvestGreens at 25–30 days; stems at 40–50 days
In short
- Sow: scatter evenly over the soil.
- Cover: a little soil or ash on top.
- Water: mist lightly every day.
Step-by-step method
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Step 1
Soil
Prepare a crumbly bed with compost.
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Step 2
Sow
Mix with sand and broadcast, or sow in rows 1 ft apart.
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Step 3
Cover
A little soil or ash on top — ash helps keep ants away.
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Step 4
Water
Mist daily so the surface never dries.
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Step 5
Thin
For thick stems, keep one plant every 8–10 inches.
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Step 6
Harvest
Greens at 25–30 days; thick stems at 40–50 days, before flowering.
🌱 General care: weed around the base once plants grow and water whenever the soil starts to dry.