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Features
Family
Amaranthaceae
Native
Unknown
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Red
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Cut Flower
About Amaranth
Amaranthus caudatus
Each cascading red tassel (up to 18" long) is a colony of tiny, tightly packed flowers against dark green leaves.
Planting Amaranth
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 18" – 24"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
⅛"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ⅛" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 18" – 24" |
| Thinning | When 1" – 2" tall, thin to 1 every 18" – 24" |
| Germination | 7 – 14 days |
| Start Indoors | 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow in biodegradable pots that can be directly planted in the ground; roots are sensitive to disturbance. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing stems with 1/2-3/4 of the flowers open. Pick for dried use when the seed has begun to set and the flowers are firm to the touch. Stand the cut stems in a dry vase in a warm, dry, dark area for at least 10 days. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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