Description
Amaranthus caudatus gibbosus
They develop fully in the summer months & revel in heat and humidity. A productive summer/early autumn filler & stunning in the cutting garden and border.
Amaranth leaves and seeds are edible!
Annual (will self sow here Zone 5), Size: 3-5′ h x 2-3′ w, Full sun, well-drained soil, blooms Summer to fall, Seed to Bloom: 12 weeks, Burgundy red cascading flowers,Plant spacing: 12”, Pinch when 12” tall
Start seed indoors in trays 4-6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Amaranth can also be direct seeded into the garden once all danger of frost has passed. They also self seed here.
Harvest when seed heads are about ¾ of the way open. Remove most of the foliage so the colourful spikes are more visible. Expect a vase life of 7-10 days.
Approx seeds per packet: 100+
