AmaranthusCommon Name: Amaranthus Scientific Name: Amaranthus caudatus USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 11 (typically grown as an annual in cooler zones) Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 1,320 (37,500) Sun: full sun Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination, prefers drier soil once established. Soil: cover with 1/16 inch of well-drained soil Temperature: 21 to 24 degrees Celsius (70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit), grows best in cooler climates Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart in flower beds Germination Time: 10 to 14 days Amaranthus produces bright red, rope-like tassels of flowers that can be up to two feet long. Amaranthus will bloom throughout the summer and into autumn. The plants will grow up to 5 feet in height.
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