Kiwicha (Andean amaranth)
Amaranthus caudatus
An Andean grain amaranth species grown for its edible seeds, also known as love-lies-bleeding.
Family
Amaranthaceae
Temperature
21-28°C (absolute 7-40°C)
Rainfall
800-2300mm (absolute 250-4200mm)
Altitude
3600m
Soil pH
5.5-7.5 (absolute 4.3-8.5)
Soil types
Well-drained, moderately fertile soils