Amaranth Molten Fire

Amaranth Molten Fire: variety and characteristics

Amaranth Molten Fire (Amaranthus gangeticus) is an annual flower of the Amaranth family (Amaranthaceae). Amaranth is a fast-growing annual that reaches a height of 0.3 to 2-3 m.

Its high ornamental value is due not only to the flowers — dark red, purple, pink, orange, yellow and white — but also to the leaves, which are coloured red, violet, yellow or green.

Amaranth is both an ornamental plant with impressive drooping or upright flower heads and a valuable food — the leaves are a vegetable and the seeds a gluten-free grain.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 93%
• Seeds per packet: 289–391 pcs (0.2 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: April and May; direct or seedlings
• Flowering: July – September
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Amaranth Molten Fire

Amaranth Molten Fire seeds are sown in April and May. The plants flower from July to September. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Amaranth Molten Fire

• Sowing method: direct or seedlings
• Depth: 0.5 cm
• Spacing: 30–50 cm
• Germination: 5–10 days at 20–25 °C
• Position: sunny spot

It is sown in the ground at the end of April or in May. Sow at a depth of 1.5cm. in light, not too wet soils in bright sunlight. There should be 45cm between rows. spacing, and 7-10cm between the seeds.

Sow in warm soil after the last frosts. Tolerates heat and drought.

Flowering and uses

The flower heads are suitable for fresh and dried bouquets.

Frequently asked questions

When should Amaranth Molten Fire be sown?

The recommended sowing months are April and May. Sowing method: direct or seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 289–391 seeds, pack size 0.2 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 93%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

Is amaranth edible?

Yes — the young leaves are cooked like spinach, and the seeds are used as a grain.