Vegetable

Amaranth

Amaranthus cruentus

✓ Common
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📝 About This Seed

Fast-growing leafy vegetable, grains also edible

🌾 Growing Information

Maturity Period
25 days
Growing Season
All seasons
Drought Tolerance
💪 High
Expected Yield
10-12 tons/hectare

Climate Requirements

Rainfall
350-1500 mm
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Temperature
15°-35°C

📚 Traditional Knowledge

Cultural Significance

Staple of traditional diet, used in weaning children

Health Benefits

Excellent for anemia, high in antioxidants

👥 Seed Guardians (2)

K
Kipkaren Organic Farm
Kipkaren, Eldoret
K
Kenya Indigenous Vegetable Network
Nairobi/Thika Road

Quick Facts

Crop Type
Vegetable
Variety
Red-leaved local
Family
Amaranthaceae
Origin
Kenya
Conservation Status
Common
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