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AMARANTH Green Thumb
Amaranthus caudatus
Stock: Available
Family: Amaranthaceae
Characteristics: Annual 45-60 cm
Seeds per packet: Approx 100
The apple-green goes well with most other colours making it a useful plant for filling in gaps in borders.
Also suitable for cutting and is fantastic in arrangements.
Tropical: Winter to Mid-Spring.
Temperate: Late Winter to Early-Summer.
Cold: Spring
Sow: 5mm deep.
For best results sow directly into soil where they are to grow.
Germination: 7-14 days.
Plant space: 80cm
Row space: 1 metre
Maturity: 10-12 weeks
Feed with a soluble fertiliser every two weeks for stronger plants.
Adaptable to most soils in a sunny position. Drought resistant but frost tender.
