Lu Hsien is a high yielding green leaf amaranth from Asia that produces short and sturdy plants with oval shaped jade green leaves.
Scientific Name: Amaranthus mangostanus
Plant Life Cycle: Annual
Germination time in days: 4-10 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 70 days
Sunlight: full sun
Soil requirement: well-drained, fertile
Sowing and cultivation: Sow seeds in spring/summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location.