Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Amaranthus

Species:

Amaranthus blitum

USDA Symbol:

AMBL2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in nutrient-rich environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

3–10 days

Notes:

Germinates readily in warm soil temperatures above 60°F. Light aids germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI