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Amaranthus caudatus
Synonyms: A. edulis; A. leucocarpus; A. mantegazzianus

Common Name(s): Inca wheat
Family: Amaranthaceae
Growth Habit: Annual
Invasiveness: Weed
Growing Days: 120 to 180 (days)
Temperature:
Abs.Max=40° (C)    Opt.Max=28° (C)
Opt.Min=21° (C)    Abs.Min=7° (C)
Precipitation: 80 to 230 (cm.)
Winter Minimum: 4° (C)
Soil pH: 6 to 7
Soil Texture/Type: Sandy soils
Soil Drainage: Well
Photoperiod Response: Long day, short day and day neutral
Light Intensity: Bright
Comments:
Prefers soils of medium depth and moderate fertility. Fair salt and good drought tolerances.
Diseases:
Pythium, Rust
Uses:
Food - pseudo cereal, Weed - possible seed contam., Environ. - ornamental
Woodiness:
Herbaceous
Climate:
Tropical-wet and dry, subtropical, dry climate
Geographical Origin:
South America
 
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