{"product_id":"500-red-garnet-amaranth-seeds-amaranthus-caudatus-heirloom-flower-edible-grain","title":"500 Red Garnet Amaranth Seeds - Amaranthus caudatus - Heirloom Flower \u0026 Edible Grain","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Information:\u003cbr\u003e\n- Species: Amaranthus caudatus 'Red Garnet'\u003cbr\u003e\n- Plant Type: Tender Annual\u003cbr\u003e\n- Mature Height: 3-5 feet\u003cbr\u003e\n- Bloom Time: Mid-summer to first frost\u003cbr\u003e\n- Features: Long, drooping, deep red flower ropes (catkins); green foliage often with reddish veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing Information:\u003cbr\u003e\n- USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in all zones (2-11).\u003cbr\u003e\n- Light Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best growth and flower production.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Water Requirements: Moderate. Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Established plants are somewhat drought-tolerant.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Soil Preferences: Well-draining soil; tolerates a wide range of soil types, including poor soils. Prefers a neutral pH.\u003cbr\u003e\n- 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Spacing: Thin or space plants 12-18 inches apart.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Uses: Ornamental garden focal point, cut flowers (dries beautifully), edible grain (seeds), edible leaves (young).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCare Tips:\u003cbr\u003e\nLow maintenance. Stake tall plants in windy areas. Deadheading is not necessary. For grain harvest, allow flower tassels to mature fully on the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"8 Store Seeds Sejahtera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44033421049953,"sku":"seed - Amaranth Seeds-9","price":10.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/0796\/7073\/files\/download_100dda0e-305c-42cf-bc62-d54844871f52.jpg?v=1776409835","url":"https:\/\/8storeseedsejahtera.store\/products\/500-red-garnet-amaranth-seeds-amaranthus-caudatus-heirloom-flower-edible-grain","provider":"8 Store Seeds Sejahtera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}