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Amaranthus is a beautiful flower plant that thrives in warm weather and blooms from summer to fall. The Amaranthus plant produces marron to crimson flowers that grow upright. You can easily grow amaranthus in your home garden, terrace garden, or balcony and add beautiful color to the garden. To plant Amaranthus buy Amaranthus Mixed Seeds Online at the best prices from www.organicbazar.net. 

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  • Number of Amaranthus Mixed Seeds: 200 Seeds
  • Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
  • Sowing season: Early spring (January to February)
  • Sowing method: Seedling transplant or direct
  • Mode of sowing: Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in a seedling tray or Container/Pot.
  • Germination temperature: 18-24°C
  • Germination time: 5 to 14 days
  • Blooming time: Summer to fall

What size grow bag is best for Amaranthus?

Amaranthus Growing Season In India

Amaranthus is an annual flowering plant grown as a perennial in a frost-free area. Amaranthus is fond of warm weather to thrive and early spring (January to February) is the perfect time to sow amaranthus seeds.

How To Grow Amaranthus Mixed

Amaranthus grows best by the seedling transplantation method. You can also sow the amaranthus seed directly in a container, pot, or garden. Amaranthus germinates best in warm weather and temperatures between 18-24°C.  For planting amaranthus flowers you need a pot or grow bag at least 30-45 cm deep and 30-45 cm wide with good drainage holes. 

Amaranthus Mixed Seeds Sowing Method 

To plant Amaranthus seeds, take a pot or grow bag and fill it with potting mix. Spread the amaranthus seeds on the soil and press them gently with your hands as it requires light to germinate so place the pot in a sunny location. Water the soil through a watering can and keep the soil moist. Amaranthus seeds germinate for about 7-14 days, they can germinate early or late depending upon growing conditions. 
If you planted Amaranthus in seedling trays, transplant them when the seedlings are about a few inches tall. But before transplanting, harden them for a week to give them a favorable environment.

Fertilizer For Amaranthus Flower Plants

  • Add organic fertilizer (cow manure, or vermicompost) during the amaranthus growing season for their healthy growth. 
  • You can also apply a well-balanced liquid fertilizer before blooming and after the flowers have faded. 

Amaranthus Plant Care Tips 

Soil - You can use well-drained, fertile, and rich soil with a pH of 6-7.5. Although amaranthus flowers can grow in normal soil, do not use soil with poor drainage as this can cause root rot.
Water - Amaranthus is a drought-resistant flowering plant but does require ample water. Water regularly during their young stage and once they are established keep the soil moist and do not allow them to dry out.
Sunlight - Amaranthus prefers full sunlight but needs some afternoon shade in the hottest month of summer. Do not plant amaranthus in full shade otherwise, the plant will not grow well. 
Temperature - Amaranthus likes warm weather to thrive and cannot tolerate temperatures below 4°C. The optimum growing temperatures for amaranthus flowers are 21-29°C.
Common pests and diseases - Pests such as aphids, slugs, and snails feed on amaranthus flower plants, in addition, the plants are infected with powdery mildew and fungal leaf spot disease. Use a spray of neem oil on amaranthus plants to get rid of these pests.

Amaranthus Blooming Time 

  • Amaranthus plant blooms after 2-4 months (60-120 days) from sowing.  
  • Usually, amaranthus blooms from summer to fall. 
  • You can cut the beautiful amaranthus flower and decorate it in a vase, it will easily stay fresh for a long time. 

Amaranthus Plant Special Features

  • Common name - Prince's-feather, and Prince-of-Wales feather plant
  • Scientific name - Amaranthus hypochondriacus
  • Plant height - Minimum 30 cm to 240 cm
  • Level of growing - Easy
  • Blooming time - Summer to fall (within 2-4 months of planting)

FAQ 

Is amaranth hard to grow?

Amaranthus is easy to grow, it only needs full sunlight and regular watering during its growing phase. 

Is amaranthus poisonous?

No, amaranthus is non-poisonous to humans. The leaves and seeds are edible and have a mild flavor.  

Does amaranthus need light to germinate?

Yes, all amaranthus flower plants need light to germinate, so put the pot or tray on a window sill if you are planting indoors.
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Atul

All the seeds germinated in 7 days,very small seeds.

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Harish

Used cocopeat for germination. Within 10-15 days seed got germinate. Germination rate 95%