Mexican grain amaranth
Amaranthus hypochondriacus
A grain amaranth species domesticated in Mexico, historically important in Aztec agriculture.
Family
Amaranthaceae
Temperature
19-23°C (absolute 10-32°C)
Rainfall
1000-1600mm (absolute 500-2500mm)
Soil pH
6-7 (absolute 5.5-7.5)
Soil types
Well-drained loamy soils