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Product ID: 1535
Opopeo (OG)
(Amaranthus hybridus)
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Bright red spikes add rich color to fresh and dried arrangements.
Striking bronze foliage. Organically grown. Ht. 70-78". Avg. 39,000 seeds/oz. Packet: 100 seeds.
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Plant Cycle: (A)
Days to Maturity or Bloom: 62
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Diseases Explained:
No disease information found.
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Growing Information:
Amaranthus spp.: Germination: 7-10 days at 70-75°F. Culture: Indoors - 4-6 weeks before last frost. Transplant out after danger of frost is past. Outdoors - after last frost, sow thinly. Growing On: 62-65°F until transplanting. Light/Soil: Full sun in average, well-drained soil. Spacing: 12-15". Support advised. Use: Fresh or dried, back of bed, accent in borders, containers. Harvest: Fresh - at least 3/4 of the flowers on the inflorescence are open. Dried - seed has begun to set and flowers feel firm; hang. Amaranthus tricolor splendens: Germination: 5-10 days at 70-75°F. Culture: Indoors (recommended in colder regions) - sow 6-7 weeks before last frost; cover lightly. Transplant out after danger of frost is past. Outdoors - after last frost, sow thinly, barely covering seed. Thin. Growing On: 62-65°F until transplanting. Light/Soil: Full sun in average, well-drained soil. Rich soils may result in less brightly colored foliage. Prefers warm, dry locations; will not tolerate wet soils. Tolerates drought. Spacing: 12-15". Support may be necessary. Use: Cut flower, beds, borders. Harvest: When fully colored |
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Organically Grown or Manufactured
OG means "Organic" and represents seeds that have been harvested from plants that are grown organically; i.e., without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. On tools, supplies and equipment, it identifies products that meet the National Organic Program rules. They are OMRI listed when noted in the description. Always contact your local certifying agency for organic status. |
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Heirloom
HL = Heirloom. Seeds which have been saved over many years and passed down, in original form, from generation to generation. |
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Cut Flowers
Good variety to choose for fresh cut Flowers displays. |
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Dried Flowers
Variety is excellent for creating dried Flowers. |
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Edible Flowers
Variety's Flowers may be consumed. |
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