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Amaranth Seeds, Juana&
Woman harvesting Juana&
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Farmer Frank stands tall while holding giant blooms of Juana&
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Amaranth Seeds,
Juana's Orange

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Description

(Amaranthus cruentus). A lovely orange variety from Guatemala primarily used for grain rich in Vitamin B, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, and Iron. This variety has been revived in the Maya communities of Baja Verapaz after almost being lost during the civil war. Named for Juana (pictured,) the woman whose family revived and saved seeds of this delicious variety.

Growing Tips: Juana’s Orange amaranth is an eye-catching heirloom variety known for its vivid orange flower plumes and nutritious leaves. Ideal for edible landscaping or pollinator gardens, it thrives in summer heat and poor soils with minimal care.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Amaranthus cruentus
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
3–10
Days to Maturity
90–110
Planting Depth
⅛ in.
Plant Spacing
12–15 in.
Ideal Temperature
65–85°F
Frost Hardy
No

When to Grow

Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost date or sow directly outdoors when soil is warm and danger of frost has passed. This variety thrives during the warmest months. If you’re not sure how to find your first and last frost dates, consult our blog post Our Experts Answer Questions, Share Resources.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Amaranth is a warm-weather crop that needs soil temperatures of 65-75 F to germinate.
  • Surface sow seeds directly in the garden and cover with a very fine layer of soil.
  • Seeds germinate in 3-4 days.
  • Thin seedlings to 18 inches apart.

How to Grow

  • Amaranth grows best in moist, well-drained soil, but it will tolerate poor soil quality and drought.
  • Amaranth thrives in full sun and will grow to be 5 to 8 feet tall in ideal conditions.
  • Can be planted in rows or used as a natural trellis for beans or used in place of corn in a Three Sisters garden.
  • Harvest when you can gently shake seeds from the flower stalk.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Keep up with weeding around young seedlings. Once plants become well established, they will be able to outcompete weeds.
  • Flea beetles can be a nuisance to amaranth when seedlings are young and tender; try covering seedlings with floating row cover until plants have reached 2 feet tall and can better handle insect damage.
  • For extreme flea beetle infestations, apply diatomaceous earth or kaolin.

How to Save Seeds

  • Allow seed heads to dry completely on the plant
  • Clip and store heads in a dry, well-ventilated space, or in a paper bag indoors
  • Rub seed heads gently to release seeds
  • Use a fine screen or winnow to remove chaff
  • Store seeds in a cool, dry location for future planting

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