Description
These majestic plants make a lovely backdrop in the flower garden and a bold statement in flower arrangements. A major crop of the Aztecs, beige seeds follow the dramatic, burgundy plumes in about 105 days; very high in protein and other nutrients. Cook like rice for a side dish or pop like popcorn! Leave the seeds on and watch the birds flock to your yard. Very young leaves are delectable for salads and steaming.
Family:Amaranthaceae
Native:Probable origin North America
Hardiness:Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure:Full sun
Bloom Period:Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions:5’8′ tall, 18″24″ wide
Attributes:Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Pollinators, Frost Sensitive
When to Sow Outside:RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is 6575F.
When to Start Inside:4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow in biodegradable pots that can be directly planted in the ground; roots are sensitive to disturbance.
Days to Emerge:714 days
Seed Depth:Barely cover
Seed Spacing:A group of 3 seeds every 18″
Thinning:When 3″ tall, thin to 1 every 18″
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