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| Identification |
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Genus
Amaranthus
Species
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
pigweed
amaranth
Family
AMARANTHACEAE
Specimen number
S12054
Data source
UnVeg p1
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Ascending
Overall height
6' - 8'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 29
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun to partial shade is ideal for Amaranthus. It prefers moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The leaves of this plant and the grain are both edible. Some of the vitamins and minerals found in Amaranthus include: vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and protein. Amaranth (sometimes called pigweed) is most commonly used cooked.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Tall stalks
Crop spacing
10"
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Mar 01 - Mar 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tolerates cold
Heat requirement
Hot
Fertilizer
Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium
Time to harvest
greens in 3 weeks; grain in 120 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Nutritional value
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Calcium
Protein
Edible parts
Leaves
Grain
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
spinach-like with a hint of horseradish; its stems are like tiny artichokes
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
March is normally the best time to begin planting. Provide 10" spacing when grown in quantity. It requires hot days for good production. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are all required for optimal growth. Harvesting: greens in 3 weeks; grain in 120 days. Propagation of Amaranthus can be achieved by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Amaranthus is a perennial.
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