500 Red Garnet Amaranth Seeds - Amaranthus caudatus - Heirloom Flower & Edible Grain

Red Garnet Amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus) is a stunning and versatile heirloom plant prized for its vibrant, cascading crimson flower tassels and nutritious edible seeds. This fast-growing annual adds dramatic height and color to garden borders, containers, or as a unique cut flower. The young leaves are also edible and nutritious when cooked.

General Information:
- Species: Amaranthus caudatus 'Red Garnet'
- Plant Type: Tender Annual
- Mature Height: 3-5 feet
- Bloom Time: Mid-summer to first frost
- Features: Long, drooping, deep red flower ropes (catkins); green foliage often with reddish veins.

Growing Information:
- USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in all zones (2-11).
- Light Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best growth and flower production.
- Water Requirements: Moderate. Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Established plants are somewhat drought-tolerant.
- Soil Preferences: Well-draining soil; tolerates a wide range of soil types, including poor soils. Prefers a neutral pH.
- Sowing: Direct sow after last frost when soil has warmed. Seeds need light to germinate; press gently into soil surface. Can be started indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost for earlier blooms.
- Spacing: Thin or space plants 12-18 inches apart.
- Uses: Ornamental garden focal point, cut flowers (dries beautifully), edible grain (seeds), edible leaves (young).

Care Tips:
Low maintenance. Stake tall plants in windy areas. Deadheading is not necessary. For grain harvest, allow flower tassels to mature fully on the plant.