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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
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
Germination
Easy