Growing Amaranth, also Love-lies-bleeding

Amaranthus caudatus : Amaranthaceae / the amaranth family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
                P P P  

(Best months for growing Amaranth in New Zealand - cool/mountain regions)

  • P = Sow seed

September: Sow after frost

  • Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 64°F and 86°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 20 inches apart
  • Harvest in 7-8 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Onions, corn, peppers, egg plant, tomatoes

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03 Sep 09, Wendy (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Got mine from Realseeds.co.uk.
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03 Sep 09, Michelle (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
We have some amaranth seeds from the company The Lost Seed, based in Tasmania. 03 6239 9185 www.thelostseed.com.au [email protected]
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02 Sep 09, nola matthews (Australia - temperate climate)
I am having trouble finding amaranth & love lies bleeding seeds. Please help as I have been looking for 2 years!
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21 Oct 19, Shirley Chang (Australia - temperate climate)
Nola, www.theseedcollection.com.au has several types!
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I've already harvested n cut back the tops. I grew them in a grow bag, is it possible to overwinter them inside my house under lights? If I do will the survive and grow flowers again?

- Lisa

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