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Amaranth 'Hopi Red Dye'
Amaranth 'Hopi Red Dye'
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Rich color and arching lines for a nice bouquet accent. Humble but sturdy blooms do not dominate arrangements, as is often the case with other amaranth varieties. Compared to the upright types, Hopi Red Dye's flower heads are smaller, about 1–2" wide x 12–24" long. Shorter and smaller blooms than trailing types. When plants are young, and leaves are tender, the foliage makes a nice edible green. Seeds are also edible. Fresh flower clusters, stems, and leaves can be used to make a natural red food dye by soaking the plant parts in water overnight or simmering in hot water.
DETAILS:
QTY: 100
TYPE: Annual
SITE: Full Sun
DEPTH: BARELY COVER
GERMINATION: 7 - 10 days at 21 - 24°C
HEIGHT: 24" - 30” Support may be necessary.
MATURITY: 65 - 75 Days
SPACING: 12 - 15”
HOW TO GROW:
Transplant - Sow 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Barely cover seed. Bottom water or mist to avoid covering seeds with displaced soil. Harden off by growing at 17-18°C and transplant outside after last frost.
Direct seed - After last frost, sow thinly, barely covering the seed. When seedlings have first true leaves, thin to 12-15" apart.
DETAILS:
QTY: 100
TYPE: Annual
SITE: Full Sun
DEPTH: BARELY COVER
GERMINATION: 7 - 10 days at 21 - 24°C
HEIGHT: 24" - 30” Support may be necessary.
MATURITY: 65 - 75 Days
SPACING: 12 - 15”
HOW TO GROW:
Transplant - Sow 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Barely cover seed. Bottom water or mist to avoid covering seeds with displaced soil. Harden off by growing at 17-18°C and transplant outside after last frost.
Direct seed - After last frost, sow thinly, barely covering the seed. When seedlings have first true leaves, thin to 12-15" apart.
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