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Spleen amaranth

Amaranthus dubius

Fast-growing tropical leafy vegetable widely consumed as a potherb in Africa and Asia.

Family

Amaranthaceae

Temperature

22-30°C (absolute 12-45°C)

Rainfall

2100-2400mm (absolute 700-4000mm)

Altitude

1200m

Soil pH

6-7.5 (absolute 5.5-8.5)

Soil types

Fertile, well-drained loamy soils