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Amaranthus cruentus

Amaranthus cruentus
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Amaranthus cruentus (Amaranthus cruentus) — botanical photograph
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Prezentare

Amaranthus cruentus este un anual forb/herb original din America Centrală și Mexic, cunoscut pentru versatilitatea sa ca plantă de aliment și ornament. Această specie se dezvoltă în sucuri (sândui), sucuri medii și pesante (argil) cu preferințe pentru condiții umide până la ușoare. Poate crește până la 2 metri de înălțime și este comun găsit în regiuni din Salvadoră până la Nicaragua. Plantul se propagează ușor prin semințe directe, cu plămâni asemănătoare de 15 cm între ele. Părțiile edibile ale plantului includ frunzi și semințe, oferind un resursă valabilă în zona sa originală. Amaranthus cruentus este adaptabil și durabil în zonele USDA 3-11, oferind o adaugare vibrantă la garduri în timp ce ofere alimentație.

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What is Amaranthus cruentus?

Amaranthus cruentus este un anual forb/herb original din America Centrală și Mexic, cunoscut pentru versatilitatea sa ca plantă de aliment și ornament. Această specie se dezvoltă în sucuri (sândui), sucuri medii și pesante (argil) cu preferințe pentru condiții umide până la ușoare.

Growingconditions · propagation · uses
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Cultivare

Amaranthus cruentus se dezvoltă bine în soare complet cu cereri moderate de lumină și preferă sucuri bine drenate care sunt medii sau pesante (argil). Poate tolera condițiile ușoare, dar beneficiază de conditii umide. Această plantă anuală crește până la 2 metri de înălțime și este durabilă în zonele USDA 3-11, oferind adaptabilitatea la diverse climatizări. Pentru propagație, semineți direct amărâcii, plămând plămânile asemănătoare de 15 cm între ele. Părțiile edibile ale plantului includ frunzi și semințe. pH sucurii ar trebui menținut între 8 și 9 pentru creșterea optimă.
Light
8/10
Water
Dry, Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
3-11
Life cycle
Annual
Habit
Forb/herb
Mature size
2 m tall
Soil pH
8–9
Propagation
Direct seed, thin seedlings to 15cm
Days to harvest
75
Row spacing
20 cm
For first-time growers

How to grow Amaranthus cruentus for the first time

8steps

Start with Amaranthus cruentus as a simple, rewarding annual plant for beginners.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    Seeds or seedlings, a garden plot or large container, soil, water.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in spring after the last frost, when temperatures are mild.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Use well-draining soil with a pH of 8-9. Ensure containers are at least 30cm deep.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Direct sow seeds 15cm apart, or start seedlings indoors then transplant them.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water regularly to keep soil moist. Thin seedlings if necessary to maintain 15cm spacing.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide consistent watering and full sun exposure. Monitor for pests like aphids.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune occasionally to encourage bushy growth, but wait until the plant is established before harvesting leaves.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting too deep, neglecting to thin seedlings.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:LeavesSeed
Edible uses: Colouring
Other uses:DyeDynamic accumulator
Contextrange · companions · related
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Distribuție

8 native · 167 introduced
Distribution across5 continents· 8 native· 167 introduced
Europe16 regions
introduced (16)AlbaniaBelgiumBulgariaCyprusFranceGermanyHungaryItalyPortugalRomaniaRussiaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandUkraineUnited Kingdom
Asia21 regions
introduced (21)AfghanistanBangladeshCambodiaChinaIndiaIranIraqJapanKazakhstanMyanmarNepalPakistanPalestinePhilippinesSaudi ArabiaSouth KoreaTaiwanTurkmenistanUzbekistanVietnamYemen
Americas15 regions
native (4)El SalvadorGuatemalaHondurasNicaragua
introduced (11)BoliviaColombiaCubaDominican RepublicEcuadorHaitiParaguayPeruPuerto RicoUnited StatesVenezuela
Africa29 regions
introduced (29)AlgeriaBeninBotswanaBurundiCabo VerdeCameroonCôte d'IvoireEgyptEthiopiaGhanaGuineaGuinea-BissauKenyaLibyaMalawiMaliMoroccoMozambiqueNigerNigeriaRwandaSierra LeoneSomaliaSudanTanzaniaTunisiaUgandaWestern SaharaZambia
Oceania3 regions
introduced (3)FijiNew CaledoniaTonga
Broader regions
native:Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
introduced:Alabama, Altay, Amur, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Arizona, Borneo, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, California, Cape Provinces, Chile Central, Chita, Christmas I., Connecticut, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., Free State, Gulf of Guinea Is., Illinois, Indiana, Irkutsk, Jawa, Kentucky, Kirgizstan, Kriti, KwaZulu-Natal, Laccadive Is., Leeward Is., Lesser Sunda Is., Maine, Maryland, Masachusettes, Massachusetts, Mexico Northwest, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Guinea, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New South Wales, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, North Carolina, Northern Provinces, Ohio, Oregon, Panamá, Pennsylvania, Primorye, Rhode I., Sinai, Society Is., South Carolina, South China Sea, Sumatera, Tadzhikistan, Texas, Tubuai Is., Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Windward Is., Wisconsin, Yugoslavia, Zaïre
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Garden companions

13 pairs
Plant near these

These plants help — by repelling pests, fixing nitrogen, attracting pollinators, or sharing space well.

Artemisia dracunculus
Artemisia dracunculus
Pest repellent
Lower-confidence guild pairing: aromatic foliage can confuse pests in dense polyculture beds when spacing and airflow are maintained.
Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
Pest repellent
Lower-confidence guild pairing: aromatic foliage can confuse pests in dense polyculture beds when spacing and airflow are maintained.
Anise Hyssop
Agastache foeniculum
Pollinator-friendly
Lower-confidence guild pairing: insectary flowers support pollinators, hoverflies, and parasitic wasps around mixed vegetable beds.
Fagopyrum esculentum
Fagopyrum esculentum
Pollinator-friendly
Lower-confidence guild pairing: insectary flowers support pollinators, hoverflies, and parasitic wasps around mixed vegetable beds.
White Clover
Trifolium repens
Living mulch
Lower-confidence guild pairing: low ground covers protect soil, reduce bare patches, and can be cut back if they compete.
Pot marigold
Calendula officinalis
Pollinator-friendly
Lower-confidence guild pairing: insectary flowers support pollinators, hoverflies, and parasitic wasps around mixed vegetable beds.
Nasturtium
Tropaeolum majus
Trap crop
Lower-confidence guild pairing: trap crops can draw aphids or flea beetles away from the main crop when monitored and removed if overloaded.
Hyssop
Hyssopus officinalis
Pest repellent
Lower-confidence guild pairing: aromatic foliage can confuse pests in dense polyculture beds when spacing and airflow are maintained.
Garlic
Allium sativum
Pest repellent
Lower-confidence guild pairing: aromatic foliage can confuse pests in dense polyculture beds when spacing and airflow are maintained.
Borage
Borago officinalis
Pollinator-friendly
Lower-confidence guild pairing: insectary flowers support pollinators, hoverflies, and parasitic wasps around mixed vegetable beds.
Radish
Raphanus sativus
Trap crop
Lower-confidence guild pairing: trap crops can draw aphids or flea beetles away from the main crop when monitored and removed if overloaded.
Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Pollinator-friendly
Lower-confidence guild pairing: insectary flowers support pollinators, hoverflies, and parasitic wasps around mixed vegetable beds.
Keep away from these

Avoid planting nearby — competition, allelopathy, or shared pests/diseases.

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