Quick Facts
Scientific Name | Amaranthus cruentus |
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Colour | Green, Copper |
Days To Maturity | 65 - 75 days |
Seeds Per Packet | 200 |
Sowing Time | October - March |
Life Cycle | Annual |
Price
ZAR65,00
Amaranthus Upright Mix
Humble but sturdy blooms do not dominate arrangements
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please note if you only order seeds we will courier the seeds around the first week of September. If you purchase seeds along with your tubers we will courier between end September and mid-October
Colour |
Green, Copper
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Scientific Name |
Amaranthus cruentus
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Height |
60cm - 1.5 meter
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Days To Maturity |
65 - 75 days
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Life Cycle |
Annual
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Light Preferences |
Sun
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Sowing Time |
October - March
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Days To Germination |
4 – 8 days
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Planting Space |
20cm
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Planting Tip |
Sow directly, don't cover seed. Keep seeds wet for 7 days till germinated. Thin out to 10 cm apart if needed
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Pinch |
Pinching is not necessary
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Seeds Per Packet |
200
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Uses |
Fresh or dried cut flower, back of bed, accent in borders, and containers
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Netting |
No plant netting needed
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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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