• Common Names: Chinese Spinach, Yin Choi, Amaranth Green, Hiyu-na, Edible Amaranth, Spinach, Bayam
• Botanical name: Amaranthus mangostanus ‘Lu Hsien’
• Soil Type: Fertile, Well-drained Loam
• Light Preference: Full Sun, Partial Shade
• Temperature Preference: 60-90°F
• Days to Germination: 7-12 Days around 75°F
• Days to Maturity: 40 - 50 Days
• Sow Method: Direct Sow
• Planting Time: Sow Seeds early Spring, early Summer
• Seed Depth: 1/8-1/4"
• Plant Spacing: Approx. 12-18" apart