AMARANTH – DREADLOCKS

(AMARANTHUS CRUENTUS)

 Long knotted burgundy ropes of seed head packed with highly nutritious black seed. Has similar uses to chia seed; add to salads, breads, or feed to the chooks. The young leaves can Be used in salads. A beautiful and Edible addition to the garden.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP, OCT, NOV

Temperate: AUG – APR

Sub – Tropical: AUG – MAY

Tropical: MAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG

Arid: AUG – APR

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6 -7

A fine tilth required for good seed germination.

GROWING TIPS

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DAYS TO HARVEST

100 – 120 days

APPROX 250 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY