10 Seeds Amaranthus cruentus Red Amaranth Grain Ornamental Edible

Amaranthus cruentus, commonly known as red amaranth, is a warm-season annual grown for its striking burgundy-red flower plumes and its edible grain and leaves. Plants reach heights of 1.2 to 1.8 metres, producing large, upright seed heads that add bold colour and vertical interest to beds and borders.
The young leaves can be harvested for culinary use, while the mature seed heads are valued for grain production and for dried arrangements. This fast-growing plant performs best in full sun and well-drained soil, and it readily self-seeds in favourable conditions.
Species: Amaranthus cruentus
Type: Annual
Plant_Habit: Upright, branching
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, loamy
Days_to_Harvest: 90 to 120
Zones: 2 to 11
Germination: 7 to 14 days at 18 to 22C
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, do not bury deeply
Spacing: 30 to 45 cm apart
Notes: Allow seed heads to dry on the plant for grain collection