About Amaranth: All Amaranths are annuals or short lived perennials with oval, pointed leaves of various colours, which are followed by minute flowers borne on (sometimes drooping), tassel-like spikes that last until the end of summer.
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 (17-18°C) and transplant outside after last frost.
The flowers are primarily wind pollinated but some insect pollination can occur. Seed matures from August to October. The minimum time for seed development is 30 days from flowering. The average seed number per plant is 117,400 but a large plant may have 229,175 seeds.. . . . .364011233648!]
