Amaranthus Seeds - Molten Fire

BOTANICAL NAME

Amaranthus tricolor

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

• Summer through Fall

DAYS TO MATURITY

• 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

• Mounding
• Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

• 36 inches

COLOR

• Red

Grow Heirloom Amaranthus - Plant Molten Fire Amaranth Seeds

Growing quickly up to 36", Molten Fire is most known for its stunning dark leaves that turn crimson. Beautiful choice to add some color to your garden, the young leaves are also edible. Very tasty and nutritious, the stalks also do well in vases where they brighten indoor arrangements.

• • Fast growing annual with dark, crimson foliage
• • Summer blooming with dark, and tasty leaves
• • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

PLANTING SEASON

• Spring

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow
• Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 8 to 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

• Requires Light