Amaranthus cruentus 'Red Spire'

This Amaranthus has lovely dark red, purple foliage. Spikes of red begin to form in the summer and bloom into the Fall. Dries beautifully! To dry, hang upside down. Tender young leaves can even be eaten!

 GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

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 62-65°F 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.

Plant Spacing: 12"-15"

Seeds per packet: Approx  100