Amaranth ‘Hot Biscuits’
$5.25
(Amaranthus cruentus) Bronze to chestnut-coloured plumes ideal for autumn bouquets and bunches.
Description
One of the most productive and easy to grow summer fillers, Hot Biscuits produces abundant golden brown stems that add a unique textural quality to arrangements. 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 flowers feel firm to the touch. Use fresh or dried. Vase life of 7-10 days
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
Kat Granger –
Cornelia P. – March 25, 2024
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