Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth (1000+ seeds) dramatic and easy to grow!

Description: 1000+ seeds of Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth, Amaranthus caudatus - open-pollinated grown without herbicides or pesticides. One of the most unique versions of amaranth, with it's long red seeds tassels/panicles that look like fuzzy hanging ropes. This was a ancient staple food for the Mayans and Aztecs. An annual, that varies in height between 3-6 feet tall when fully grown. Prefers warmer weather, transplant outdoors or direct sow once temperatures remain above 50 degrees F. Grows from central stem, that will form red flowers in summer/fall. One plant can easily produce many thousands of seeds, which can be then used as a edible grain, harvest grain when red color fades and seeds start falling. The young plant leaves can also be harvested to be eat as a green or in salads, Amaranth leaves are high in Vitamin A, C, K, folate, calcium and potassium. Younger leaves are better testing and more tender. To get larger plants, plant in full sun and water regularly when dry. Plants grown in shade will only grow 2-3 feet tall. Prefers full sunlight and well-drained soil. Requires little watering once established.Germination Tested: 9-2024 - 7-10 days. Shipped via first-class mail. US buyers only. Tips:store seeds in a cool, dry place and they will be viable for several yearsTo plant: sprinkle seeds on soil surface, lightly cover with soil and keep moist until they sprout in 7-10 days. Start plants 4 weeks before last frost and transplant outdoors once temperatures remain above 50 degrees, can also be directly sown in early spring after last frost, water regularly until plants are esablished. Shipping: Shipped via first-class mail. US buyers only. Standard USPS first class delivery time is typically within 5 Business Days(85%), however due to USPS changes in the Fall 2023 reducing sorting centers, some mail is being delayed up to 10 Business Days. Please keep these timeframes in mind. All Photos in this listing are copyrighted and may NOT be used without prior written consent.

Price: 2.49 USD

Location: Omaha, Nebraska

End Time: 2025-01-23T09:43:17.000Z

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