Ropes of lime green-colored, trailing blooms.
Fantastic color and texture for fresh bouquets or large containers. When dried, the blooms turn from green to a light tan color that works well in fall arrangements. Ht. 36-60". Avg. 42,600 seeds/oz. Packet: 100 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (A) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 80-100
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Notes:
The greens of Amaranthus caudatus can be boiled or cooked in soups. The seeds can be popped (like popcorn) or ground into flour.
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Disease Resistance:
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Growing Information:
Amaranthus
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 7-10 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C)
SOWING: Indoors - 4-6 weeks before last frost. Outdoors - After last frost, sow thinly. Grow at 62-65°F (16.7-18°C) until transplanting. Support advised.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT: Varies.
PLANT SPACING: 12-15".
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Fresh - 3/4 of the flowers on the inflorescence are open. Dried - Seed has begun to set and flowers feel firm; hang.
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Edible Variety's Flowers may be consumed. |
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Grows well in containers Variety does well when grown in a container. |
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Ideal for drying and crafts Variety is excellent for creating dried Flowers. |
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Use for cut flowers and bouquets Good variety to choose for fresh cut Flowers displays. |