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Amaranth 'Polish' Organic
Organic Seed

Amaranth 'Polish' Organic

Amaranthus cruentus
Polish amaranth's summer blooms expand into tall impressive feathery plumes in August, set off by dark green leaves veined in red, and simply beautiful seen against the blue expanse of summertime skies. It was brought to our shores by a family from Poland who continued to grow it and share seeds with all that came calling. Edible leaves and seeds, and bird friendly!
SKU #S1722OG
$3.25
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
300
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
4-6' h x 2-3' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular to rich, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Burgundy flowers on red-veined green to burgundy leaves.
Features
Great Cut Flower
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Notable
Certified Organic Seed Available
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Barely cover 1/16"
Sprout Time:
3-14 days
Seed To Bloom:
12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Six weeks before last frost, sow thinly into pots filled with a mix specifically for seed germination. Keep at 65-75°F with evenly moist conditions by placing a humidity dome over the containers until germination occurs, or by sprinkling a thin cover of vermiculite over the pots.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow after last frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After all danger of frost has passed. Be very careful not to disturb the roots.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
An heirloom amaranth maintained for the benefit of all gardeners who love its edible young greens and sumptuous burgundy flowers that later yield an impressive number of nutrition-rich seeds. Easy to grow in well-drained soils, avoid overly wet soil to avoid root diseases. Sow the small seeds thinly, removing any weed competition when young; they will tower over all by high summer. Self-sows.
Final Spacing:
2'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
Drought tolerant. 1" a week until fully established; then water during dry spells.
Soil pH:
Slightly acidic to neutral
Fertilizer:
If soils are particularly poor, mix in an organic granular fertilizer once seedlings have reached 6-8" in height. Avoid excess fertilizer.
Diseases & Pests:
Flea beetles can damage leaves and tarnished plant bugs can infest flower heads. Use an organic insecticide to control. Provide freely-draining soils, for, in wet soils, emerging seedlings may die from soil pathogens. Overly moist soils also encourage various fungal root and stem rots on mature plants, causing collapse.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest for fresh cuts when 1/2 to 3/4 of the florets are open.