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Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Amaranthus cruentus |
|---|---|
| Colour | Burgundy |
| Days To Maturity | 65 - 75 days |
| Seeds Per Packet | 200 |
| Sowing Time | October - March |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
Price
ZAR65.00
Amaranthus Dreadlocks
Clusters of magenta pink flowers tightly arranged on weeping stems. A fountain of bright colour.
| Colour |
Burgundy
|
|---|---|
| Scientific Name |
Amaranthus cruentus
|
| Height |
60cm - 1.5 meter
|
| Days To Maturity |
65 - 75 days
|
| Life Cycle |
Annual
|
| Light Preferences |
Sun
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| Sowing Time |
October - March
|
| Days To Germination |
4 – 8 days
|
| Planting Space |
20cm
|
| Planting Tip |
Sow directly, don't cover seed. Keep seeds wet for 7 days till germinated. Thin out to 10 cm apart if needed
|
| Pinch |
Pinching is not necessary
|
| Seeds Per Packet |
200
|
| Uses |
Fresh or dried cut flower, back of bed, accent in borders, and containers
|
| Netting |
No plant netting needed
|
| Harvesting Tips |
Harvest in the early morning or late evening when the temperature is coolest and the sun is not directly shining on them. Make sure that you strip the leaves off - the leaves will wilt very quickly, and can actually cause the entire stem to go floppy if you allow them to remain
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| Germination |
Easy
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