Amaranthus gangeticus growing herbaceous of the genus Amaranthus and also known as Elephant head amaranth, Amaranthus gangeticus shot perennial evergreen or in cold weather an annual plant, it’s edible plant and mostly used as ornamental plant, grow in mediterranean, subtropical, temperate, tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 2+.
Leaves edible in oval shape, the leaves color can be: green, purple or something in between.
Amaranthus gangeticus flower
Flowers small purple or red and grow on inflorescence stalk, the seeds are also edible.
Amaranthus gangeticus for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Amaranthus gangeticus growing and care:
Cover soil (mulch)
What is the best way to start growing:
Plant / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties/Problems with growing:
Aggressive, can be weed
Planting season:
Spring to summer
Pests and diseases:
Apids, prodenia
Pruning season:
Spring
How to prune:
Aggressive
Size of the plant?
0.8-1.5 m, 32-60 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing
Irrigation water management requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
When does flowers bloom?
Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower
Purple or red small flowers, inflorescence stalk
Thinning / Deadheading of Blossom:
Not recommend cause the seeds are also edible
Pollination is done by:
Bees, fly
Edible leaves
When to trim the leaves?
Spring / Summer / Autumn
How to trim the leaves?
Cut the stems or just leaves from the base
Information about leaves:
Oval, the leaves color can be: green or purple
Uses of leaves:
Eaten raw, salad, stir fry, cooked
Scientific name:
Amaranthus tricolor gangeticus