Amaranth, Love Lies Bleeding (Organically Grown Seeds)
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Description: Dramatic, classic garden flower with rope-like, cascading burgundy tassels and a South American origin - this high-protein, iron-rich ancient grain was once cultivated by the Inca people of Peru where it was used as a food source and for religious ceremonies. Great for long-lasting floral displays.
Organically Grown/ Heirloom/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO
Pack Size: 150 seeds
Alternative Names: Kiwicha
Main Uses: Ornamental, Culinary
Zone Hardiness: 80 - 100 days
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 75 - 150 cm (30 - 40 inches)
Flower Color: Burgundy
Flowering Time: Summer
Germination: 7 - 14 days at 21°C.
Sowing: Indoors 4 - 6 weeks before the last frost. 2 - 3 seeds per cell. For best results, apply Sea Magic™ kelp from the first watering. Apply a seedling-starter fertilizer such as Evolve Seedling once the second set of true leaves has appeared, and then alternate between the kelp and seedling starter until transplant. Not well-suited for direct seeding outdoors.
Planting depth: Lightly cover.
Planting Out: Plant in well-drained fertile soil (garden or container) once seedlings are established and the risk of frost has passed.
Notes: Tolerates poor soils.
Growing in Containers: Not well-suited to containers due to size.
Fertilizing (Garden): Plant in a garden bed amended with compost. No additional fertilizer is required.
Watering (Garden): Water deeply to establish. Water mature plants weekly during hot weather.
Garden Companions: Plant with sweet corn. The leaves of Love-Lies-Bleeding provide shade giving the corn a rich, moist root run. Host to predatory ground beetles. Young leaves are edible.
Special Requirements for Cold Climate Gardeners: Amaranth may require staking.
Suitability for Indoors: Not suited for indoors.
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