Amaranth ‘Emerald Tassels’
$5.25
(Amaranthus caudatus) Long ropes of lime-green, trailing tassels add texture and combine beautifully with both bright and pastel colour palettes.
Description
Sow 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Barely cover seed. Harden off and transplant outside after last frost. Direct seed: After last frost, sow thinly, barely covering the seed. Thin to 12-15? apart. Support may be necessary.
Harvest when the tassels begin to elongate and remove most of the foliage so the colourful ropes are more visible & flowers feel firm to the touch. To dry, stand upright in a bucket or other tall container to maintain the draped appearance. A vase life of 7-10 days can be expected.
High in protein and fiber. Leaves can be harvested as a vegetable. Grains can be heated until they pop, much like corn kernels.
annual, Height: 36-60, full sun, Days to maturity: 65-75 days, Spacing: 12 15?, Pinch: when 12 tall
Annual, full sun
Approx seeds per packet: 100
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Kathryn Hutten – November 13, 2023
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