Amaranth – Cinco de Mayo (Heirloom) – Amaranthus tricolor

Annual – Exclusive – Brilliant color for excitement. Easy to grow spectacular foliage in electric yellow, scarlet-orange, magenta and multicolor pinwheels.

Soil & Water:Relatively drought tolerant once established. No need for additional amendments. Plant in ordinary well worked soil.

Planting & Growing:To start indoors, sow seeds 1″ apart in pots or a container of seed starting mix. Cover lightly and keep moist with a strong light source. To start outdoors, sow seedin full sun in springtime when temperatures are consistently in the 50’s. Space tiny seeds as thinly as possible. Cover lightly and keep moist until emerge in 7-10 days.

Soil Temperature: above 50F
Planting Depth: Very lightly
Germination: 7-10 Days
Height At Maturity: 3-4 feet
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 12-18″
Approx Seeds per Pack: 400 Seeds