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Chinese Red Amaranth
紅莧
(Amaranthus cruentus)
Photo Credit: Serious Eats
Growing Facts
Hong Kong Warm Growing Season (May-August)
At least 6 hours of sunlight daily
Amaranth is a tropical plant and thrives with full sun
Moderate amount of water
Amaranth is relatively drought tolerant and too much water may cause the root to rot
Plant in a container that is at least 12 inches in diameter
Space the seedlings 10-12 inches apart
Fun Facts
The root is also edible. Stir fry the whole plant (young) with garlic and oil
In the past, the Westerners used it as a decoration but the Asians served it as food
生長說明
夏季生長期 (5月至8月)
每天最少6個小時的日照
紅莧是一種熱帶植物，在充滿陽光的情況下比更易茁壯成長
澆水量：適量
紅莧相對耐旱，過多的水份可能令到根部腐爛
種植容器至少有12英寸直徑
將幼苗間隔10-12英寸
趣聞
紅莧的根也可食用。 用大蒜和油攪拌整棵紅莧（幼嫩的部份）
從前，西方人用紅莧作為裝飾，而亞洲人則視紅莧為食物
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