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Amaranthus retroflexus var. salicifolius

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Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us) (Info)
Species: retroflexus var. salicifolius

Category:
Annuals
Vegetables
Herbs

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Pale Green
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage

Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Neutral	Monocromatico	On Nov 12, 2003, Monocromatico from Rio de Janeiro Brazil (Zone 11) wrote: This is a medicinal plant used over here in Brazil under the name of "Caruru". It´s also listed as a noxious weed, and it's pretty common on abandoned areas with fertile soil, being a nuisance in almost every garden. In my small garden I've never had problems with it, although I had some bad experiences with other Amaranths. The state of Minnesota lists it as a noxious invasive too.
Positive	Michaelp	On Nov 12, 2003, Michaelp from Orange Springs, FL (Zone 8b) wrote: I have found this to be easy to grow-it is a good green and hot weather spinach alternative. Very good nutrition for a green; if picked young, it is very tender and good cooked or raw (mild tasting.) Medicinal uses include as an astringent; used for diarrhea, excessive menstrual flow, hemorrhages, hoarseness.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona
Big Pine, California
Benton, Kentucky
Nashville, Tennessee
Midway, Texas

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