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«Hot Biscuits» - Organic Amaranth Seeds
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Wow, what an incredibly unique and attractive annual that can be established so easily from Amaranthus seeds! As shown in this image from Auburn University, Hot Biscuits Amaranthus plants are topped with clusters of ginger orange or cinnamon colored.
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Heirloom Amaranth «Hot Biscuits»
Wow, what an incredibly unique and attractive annual that can be established so easily from Amaranthus seeds! As shown in this image from Auburn University, Hot Biscuits Amaranthus plants are topped with clusters of ginger orange or cinnamon colored flowers.
The deep green foliage is equally as beautiful as the flower clusters. Hot Biscuits can grow up to 48 inches in height, and will bloom from early summer to fall. Amaranthus Hot Biscuits are used as a cut flower and are long-lasting in the vase. Amaranthus plants have such gorgeous foliage and flowers that some gardeners will create a hedge or border with the plants.
Many Amaranthus species have been used as a food source in Central America as early as 4000 BC. While Amaranthus Cruentus is no longer a staple food, it is still grown and sold as a health food in many areas of the world.
Amaranthus seeds can be started indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the end of frost season and then transplanted outdoors. Or, for areas with long growing seasons, start the flower seeds directly outside once temperatures are consistently warm.
How to Grow
Amaranth plants grow well in average to rich, well-draining soil with equal amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus. Like many vegetable crops, it needs at least five hours of sunlight a day to do well. While it grows best in moist but well drained soil, it will tolerate somewhat dry soil too. Amaranth seeds are very fine, so generally, the seeds are sprinkled over a prepared area after the risk of last frost has passed.
Amaranth seeds can be started indoors as well about three to four weeks before the last frost date. Once the amaranth seeds have sprouted, they should be thinned to about 18 inches apart. Once established, amaranth needs little care. It is more tolerant of drought than most other leafy vegetable and will tolerate a wider range of soils than other grain crops.