Type: |
Vegetable |
Seed #: |
386 |
Common Name: |
Amaranthus |
Latin Name: |
Amaranthus caudatus |
Variety: |
Burgandy Grain |
Colour: |
Red |
Temperature: |
20C - 25C (68F - 77F) (Zone 2) |
Blooms: |
40 - 50 days |
Site: |
Full Sun |
Height: |
160cm - 180cm (63" - 71") |
Spread: |
10cm - 15cm (4" - 6") |
Quantity: |
125 Seeds |
Price: |
$3.99 |
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Attracts Butterflies |
Great Cutflower |
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Notes: This sought after ancient Aztec gluten-free grain is related to Quinoa, Beet and Chard. Five to six-foot-tall at Summers end, and they produce plumes of highly ornamental wine-red flowers and edible burgundy leaves. Highly ornamental and produces an abundance of white seeds.
Beautiful, edible and easy to grow.
Instructions: Do not cover. Amaranths seeds need light to germinate.
Habitat: Flourishes in warm, well drained soil.
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