Seeds elephant head amaranth 100 seeds

Description: Seeds elephant head amaranth 100 seeds. Huge dark burgundy red plumes look as if an elephant is raising its trunk into the air. A long-timer bloomer that grows to 5 feet, grabbing attention in the garden. It is also an excellent cut flower. An heirloom that was brought here from Germany in the 1880s. 100 seeds PLANTING Amaranthus caudatus Annual Germination: 10-15 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-75F Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and lightly cover Starting Indoors: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-75F soil temperature. Transplant apart after the last frost, 12-18 apart. Sowing Outdoors: Starting around the last frost date, sow lightly and thin to 6-8 apart. Sow again in midsummer for late-season blooms Growth Habit: Upright, branching Height and Width: 48-60" x 36" Spacing: 12-18" apart Light Needs: Full sun Soil Needs: Average to fertile, well-drained Approximate days to flower from seed: 60-75 days Uses: Flower beds, containers, fresh or dried cut flowers, edible seeds and leaves, accent plant Care: Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting. Pinch to encourage branching. Water during dry periods. Harvest flowers for drying and hang upside down in a dark room with good airflow.

Price: 6 USD

Location: Millbury, Ohio

End Time: 2024-02-09T07:31:20.000Z

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