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AMARANTHUS caudatus Red Cathedral
Family: Amaranthaceae
Characteristics: Flowering annual 1-1.8 m
Seed per packet: Approx 300
Seed per Gram: Approx 1500
A variety with attractive red/green foliage and unright crimson red, large flower spire that are great for drying and also make an impressive fresh-cut flower.
It blooms quickly lengthen throughout the season, making them ideal for cut flowers and everlasting arrangements.
These unique plants add interest to flower beds and borders, but they may require staking or support.
Amaranth have an excellent heat and drought tolerance and prefer well-drained loam, but they can tolerate most soils with good drainage. They're a wonderful choice for beds, borders, and cutting gardens.
This species is native to Africa and India and is used as a grain in some parts of the world.
Amaranth is a warm-season crop.
The best time for sowing the seed:
- Cool climates: September-November
- Temperate climates: August-March
- Sub-tropicalclimates:August-April
- Tropical and Arid: March-August
Amaranth is easy to grow from seed. Cover the seed lightly and keep moist.
Germination: usually 7-10 days
For succession planting, stagger seed sow every 3-4 weeks for continued production.
*Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate; keep them moist but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- Customers should do their due diligence to ensure the product suits their region.
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