Amaranth is propagated by seeds. The recommended seed rate is 600 to 800 gram/acre. It can be grown throughout the year.

The land is prepared well by thorough ploughing or digging. Lime or dolomite @ 1-3 kg/cent has to be applied depending on soil acidity. This should be followed by adding organic manure @ 200 kg/cent.

The planting is done in raised beds during rainy season and in trenches during summer. The recommended spacing is 30cm x 20 cm.

Seeds are sown in the nursery.  One month old seedlings are transplanted in the main field. In case of direct sowing, seeds are mixed with sand in 1:100 ratio.

Apply recommended basal dose of fertilizers at the time of planting. A time lag of ten days should be given between application of lime and fertilizers.