Amaranthus - Key Growing Information
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.