Coral Fountain Organic Amaranthus Seed
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Amaranthus caudatus
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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65 - 75 days
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
Product Features
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Organic Seeds, Plants, and Supplies
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Plants, or seeds harvested from plants, that have been grown without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, strictly adhering to the USDA's National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) organic gardening practices are designated as Organic.
Supplies that meet the USDA's National Organic Program (NOP) rules according to a third-party authority such as OMRI, WSDA, and/or a local authority such as MOFGA or NOFA. -
Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Ideal for Drying and Crafts
- Variety is excellent for creating dried flowers.
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Coral Fountain Organic Amaranthus Seed
Now available organic! Unique coral-pink tassels.
Coral Fountain is a great complement to Emerald Tassels and Love-Lies-Bleeding. All have similar plant habits, days to maturity, and great presence in arrangements. Common names include amaranth and tassel flower. USDA Certified Organic.Specs:
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Amaranthus caudatus
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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65 - 75 days
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
×
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
Product Features
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Organic Seeds, Plants, and Supplies
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Plants, or seeds harvested from plants, that have been grown without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, strictly adhering to the USDA's National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) organic gardening practices are designated as Organic.
Supplies that meet the USDA's National Organic Program (NOP) rules according to a third-party authority such as OMRI, WSDA, and/or a local authority such as MOFGA or NOFA. -
Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Ideal for Drying and Crafts
- Variety is excellent for creating dried flowers.
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DAYS TO GERMINATION:
7-10 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C)SOWING:
Transplant - Sow 4-6 weeks before planting out. Grow at 62-65°F (17-18°C) until transplanting out. Direct seed - After danger of frost. Support advised.LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.PLANT HEIGHT:
Varies Providing support is advised.PLANT SPACING:
12-15". For upright, plume types, thinner and more manageable stems can be achieved using a tighter spacing of 3-6".HARDINESS ZONES:
Annual.VASE LIFE:
7-10 days.HARVEST:
Fresh - When at least 3/4 of the flowers on the inflorescence are open.Dried - Seed has begun to set and flowers feel firm.
Drying - Stand up trailing varieties in a bucket or any tall container to maintain draped appearance. Hang upright varieties to dry.
SOIL:
Well-drained soil. pH: 6-7 preferred.USES:
Fresh or dried cut flower, back of bed, accent in borders, containers.NOTES:
Support advised.Johnny's is committed to your success, every step of the way.
We want you, our customer, to be 100% satisfied with all of our seeds, tools, and supplies.
If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item or refund the purchase price.