Gomphrena Choice Mixed Seeds (150 Seeds)

Gomphrena globosa (Amaranth Globe) is an annual flowering plant with a small flower head that resembles a clover. The globe-shaped blooms come in purple, pink, red, orange, white, lavender, and magenta to about 4 cm long. The Gomphrena globe is good for attracting pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. These little flowers are a delight in the garden and the vase. Growing gomphrena is very easy as it is a low-maintenance and drought-tolerant plant. 

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Product Detail

• Seed quantity: 150 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or garden
• Best Sowing Season: Spring (February-April) and (September- October
• Sowing method: Seedling transplant
• Seeds Sowing Depth: 0.25 cm
• Germination temperature: 21-25°C
• Germination time: 7 to 14 days
• Blooming time: Summer until Autumn (April to November)

What size grow bag is best for Gomphrena?

• 9 x 9 (W*H)
• 12 x 12 (W*H)
• 15 x 12 (W*H)
• 15 x 15 (W*H)

Gomphrena Globe Growing Season 

The growing season for Gomphrena in India typically ranges from spring to early autumn. In North India, it’s from March or April to October or November, while in the southern and coastal regions, it can be grown year-round with precautions during the monsoon season. Adapt your planting and care practices to your specific local climate.

How To Grow Gomphrena Choice In Pots  

Sow the gomphrena by seedling transplant because it is best for planting it. The right time to sow the gomphrena seeds is when temperatures are about 21-25°C. You can use a pot or grow bag at least 22-36 cm wide and deep for planting Gomphrena. 

Gomphrena Choice Mixed Seeds Sowing Method 

Take a seedling tray and fill it with a potting mix, you can also make your own potting mix by mixing 20% cocopeat, 30% vermicompost, 30% normal soil, and 20% sand. Sow gomphrena seeds ⅛ inches deep in the soil. Keep the seedling tray in indirect sunlight. Water the soil gently through a watering can and keep them moist until germination; Gomphrena globe seeds can germinate in about 7-14 days.
After seed germination when gomphrena seedlings have a few true leaves, you can transplant them into pots or grow bags. But don’t forget to harden off the seedlings before transplanting them outdoors. Plant only 1 or 2 gomphrena seedlings in each 22 cm pot or maintain a distance of about 15 cm between the plant as they will be bushy and need proper space for healthy growth. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in partial sunlight for a few days after transplanting to protect the seedling from transplant shock. After 3 days, keep the pot in full sunlight.

Gomphrena Fertilizers Requirements 

Since Gomphrena globes are light-feeder flowering plants, you can mulch them with compost so you don't need to fertilize them.

Gomphrena Flower Care Tips 

Soil - Gomphrena can grow in almost any type of soil but grows best in well-drained soil with a pH of 6.1 to 6.5.
Water - As we know Gomphrena is a drought-tolerant plant, but it prefers constant soil moisture. 2-2.5 cm of water per week is good for this. 
Sunlight - Gomphrena thrives in full sunlight but can tolerate some shade but too much shade will make the Gomphrena plant unhealthy or weak.
Temperature - Since Gomphrena is a heat-loving flowering plant, the optimum daytime temperature is 24–26 °C while the night temperature is 18 °C.
Common Pests and Diseases - Generally, Gomphrena globe is pest resistant but some diseases infect the plant such as powdery mildew, gray mold, and fungal leaf spot. These fungal diseases mostly thrive in wet conditions.

Gomphrena Bloom Time 

• Globe amaranth or gomphrena flower season is from Summer until Autumn (April to November).
• These are very popular cut flowers and can stay fresh in water for about a week.

Gomphrena Special Features 

• Common name - Globe Amaranth, 
• Scientific name - Gomphrena globosa
• Height - Up to 60 cm
• Level of growing - Easy
• Companion planting - Vinca, Petunia, Zinnia, Celosia 

FAQ 

Does Gomphrena come back every year?

Gomphrena is an annual flowering plant in all climate zones. So basically it doesn't come back every year it completes its life cycle in a year.

Do Gomphrena need to be deadheaded?

Deadheading is not necessary for gomphrena but you can do so to keep the plant tidy.

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