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Amaranthus hybridus, commonly known as pigweed or redroot pigweed, is an annual forb/herb that thrives in full sun and moist conditions. Amaranthus hybridus (Latin: Amaranthus hybridus) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Amaranthus hybridus is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Amaranthus hybridus is a member native to ALA, AGE, AGW, AGS, ARK, and BLZ. Amaranthus hybridus thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Amaranthus hybridus grows best in USDA zone 6-12, full sun light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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