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SKU: GS0023
Love-Lies-Bleeding Green
Amaranthus caudatus
Amaranth is a fast-growing annual that reaches a height of 0.3 to 2-3 m. Germination rate 83%, 1062–1438 seeds per packet.
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- Germination measured for the batch
- Paper packet with the packing date
- Within two working days, anywhere in the country.
- Ordered by 15:00 — shipped the same working day
- 14-day return — the right of withdrawal by law
Specifications
- Origin
- China
- English name
- Amaranthus caudatus Viridis green
- Seeds per gram
- 1250
- Germination rate
- 83%
- Seeds per packet
- 1062-1438
- Weight
- 0.005 kg
Sowing
Sow once the soil is warmer than 10 °C, in a sunny spot sheltered from the wind. Sow about three times as deep as the seed is thick, into finely raked soil with no clods on top. Spacing is as printed on the packet — thin the seedlings out after they come up. Water with a fine spray so the seed is not washed away, and keep only the strongest plants.
Description
Love-Lies-Bleeding Green: variety and characteristics
Love-Lies-Bleeding Green (Amaranthus caudatus) 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: 83%
- Seeds per packet: 1062–1438 pcs (1 g)
- Seed origin: China
- Sowing: April and May; direct or seedlings
- Flowering: July – September
- Position: sunny spot
When to sow Love-Lies-Bleeding Green
Love-Lies-Bleeding Green 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 Love-Lies-Bleeding Green
- 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 Love-Lies-Bleeding Green 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 1062–1438 seeds, pack size 1 g.
What is the germination rate of the seeds?
The measured germination rate of this batch is 83%. 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.
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