500 Amaranthus Hot Biscuits Seeds - Amaranthus Cruentus | FREE SHIPPING

Grow stunning Amaranthus 'Hot Biscuits' (Amaranthus cruentus) with these 500 premium seeds! This unique variety produces eye-catching, upright flower spikes in warm shades of biscuit, bronze, and gold, adding texture and color to your garden from mid-summer through fall. The flowers are excellent for fresh or dried arrangements.

General Information:
- Species: Amaranthus cruentus
- Variety: Hot Biscuits
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Plant Height: 3-4 feet tall
- Flower Size: Long, dense, upright plumes

Growing Information:
- USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in all zones (2-11).
- Light Requirements: Full sun (at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily).
- Water Requirements: Moderate; water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Established plants are somewhat drought-tolerant.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil but is adaptable to average garden soils.
- Sowing: Direct sow after last frost when soil has warmed, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Lightly press seeds into soil surface as they need light to germinate. Germination typically occurs in 10-14 days at 70-75°F.
- Spacing: Space plants 12-18 inches apart.

Garden Use: Ideal for cutting gardens, borders, back of beds, and as a dramatic focal point. Attracts pollinators. Seeds are for gardening purposes only.