LATIN NAME: Amaranthus caudatus
DAYS TO MATURITY: 65 - 75 Days
LIFE CYCLE: Annual
HYBRID STATUS: Open Pollinated
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 7-10 days
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".
USES: Fresh or dried cut flower, back of bed, accent in borders, containers.
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.
Ropes of lime-green, 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. Common names include amaranth and tassel flower. Ht. 36–60".
For guidelines on seeds germination and growing, kindly visit https://www.wellgrowseeds.com/growingguide
LATIN NAME: Amaranthus caudatus
DAYS TO MATURITY: 65 - 75 Days
LIFE CYCLE: Annual
HYBRID STATUS: Open Pollinated
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 7-10 days
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".
USES: Fresh or dried cut flower, back of bed, accent in borders, containers.
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.
Ropes of lime-green, 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. Common names include amaranth and tassel flower. Ht. 36–60".
For guidelines on seeds germination and growing, kindly visit https://www.wellgrowseeds.com/growingguide
