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Amaranthus caudatus Synonyms: A. edulis; A. leucocarpus; A. mantegazzianusCommon 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 English UnitsReturn to Search Results
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