Amaranth - Red Spike

Growing and Harvest Information

Plant Type: Annual

Height: 1.2m (48")

Sun: Full 

Sow: Indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or directly into prepared beds after the last frost.  Succession sow 3-4 times, 3 weeks apart for continuous blooms.

Transplant: Harden off and transplant after last frost

Days to Maturity: 65-75 days

Plant Spacing: 22-30cm (9-12")

Pinch: Yes

Vase Life: 7-10 days

Potential Harvest Yield: 3-5 stems per plant

Harvest Tips:Harvest upright varieties when seed heads are about three-quarters open. Harvest cascading varieties when the tassels begin to elongate. Remove foliage so the spikes and tassels are more visible. If producing driedflowers, allow theflowers to grow until seed has begun to set and theflowers feel firm to the touch. If picked too early, they shrivel to thin strings. Harvest the mainflowers and allow sideflowers to develop.

Approximate Seeds per Packet: 100