AMARANTHUS CAUDATUS
DESCRIPTION
With its elegant tails in strong cerise, this is a flower that really attracts attention. It is bold and adds both shape and height to the flowerbed and bouquet. In addition to being incredibly beautiful, it is also both edible and dryable. Can be sown directly when the soil has warmed up. Also called foxtail.
LIFE CYCLE: ONE YEAR
HEIGHT: APPROX. 90 CM
COLOR: PINK
GROWING POSITION: SUN
SEEDS/BAG: approx. 100 PCS
PRE-CULTIVATION: MARCH-APRIL
DIRECT SOWING: WHEN THE SOIL HAS BEEN WARM
SOWING DEPTH: 0.2 CM
SEEDS/BRIQUETTE: 6 PCS
GROOMING TIME: 5-10 DAYS
FINAL PLANTING
PLANT SPACING: 40 CM
ROW SPACING: 40 CM
HARVEST FESTIVAL: APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS AFTER SOWING
SOWING AND HARVESTING AMARANTH
Growing location : Grown outdoors/in a flowerbed or in a pallet collar in a sunny location (6-7 hours of sun/day).
AT SOWING
Sow the amaranth indoors in April-May depending on how early you want it to bloom. Place the briquette in lukewarm water and let it swell. Place on a dish or growing tray. Sow the seeds shallowly and cover with a little coconut fiber. It can also be sown in a smaller pot filled with potting soil.
Mark the sowing with markers. Specify the variety and date.
Cover the seeds with a transparent cover with air holes. Tip – use a greenhouse with a plastic lid and place a capillary mat in the bottom to provide an even and good water supply. Place on a heating floor or heating mat for extra fast germination.
Water regularly - never let the seeds dry out!
1-2 WEEKS AFTER SOWING
Provide light . When the seed germinates, usually after 5-10 days, it needs light. Remove the cover and place the seed in a bright and cooler place.
RETRAINING
Repot the plant when it has 4 leaves, as it needs more space to grow. Plant it in a pot measuring approximately 7x7cm- 10x10 cm, filled with nutrient-rich potting soil. Plant at the same depth as the plant was previously. Water with lukewarm water. Let the plants grow here before it is time to transplant them out.
FINAL PLANTING
Harden off the plant when the risk of frost is over, to accustom it to the outdoor environment. Start with 1 hour/day and gradually increase the time outside. Avoid direct sunlight which is too strong for the tender leaves. After a week or so it is ready for a permanent life outdoors.
Plant the plant in its growing location, for example in a flower bed or pallet collar, with 40 cm between each plant and 50 cm between each row. Plant in well-fertilized soil. Make sure to support the tall flower with a support stick so that it can reach its full potential. Amaranths need a lot of water and nutrition to become lush and beautiful. Fertilize continuously throughout the season.
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Harvest and enjoy about 2-3 months after sowing and you can then enjoy showy bouquets right up until the first frost.
