Add color and nutrition to your garden with Early Splendour Amaranth seeds. These fast-growing seeds produce both edible leaves and striking flower heads, making them perfect for culinary use and ornamental planting. Ideal for gardeners seeking high-yield, versatile plants that are easy to grow and maintain.

Features:

1. Variety: Early Splendour Amaranth
2. Growth habit: Upright, bushy, fast-growing
3. Leaf characteristics: Tender, nutrient-rich, edible
4. Flower characteristics: Striking, vibrant blooms
5. Light requirements: Full sun for optimal growth
6. Soil requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter
7. Suitable for: Garden beds, containers, raised beds, and home vegetable or ornamental gardens

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Non-GMO vegetable/ornamental seeds
2. Planting Season: Spring to early summer
3. Zones: USDA Zones 3–10
4. Planting Depth: 0.25–0.5 inch (6–12 mm)
5. Spacing: 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) between plants
6. Germination Time: 5–12 days
7. Days to Harvest Leaves: 30–45 days after sowing
8. Days to Flower: 50–70 days after sowing
9. Height: 3–6 feet (90–180 cm)
10. Width: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)
11. Water Requirements: Moderate, keep soil consistently moist
12. Maintenance: Thin seedlings for optimal growth and prune if necessary for bushy development
13. Usage: Edible leaves for salads and cooking; ornamental flower heads for decorative purposes

Planting Guide:

1. Sow seeds directly outdoors after last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost.
2. Keep soil moist and well-draining until germination occurs (5–12 days).
3. Thin seedlings to 6–12 inches apart once established.
4. Harvest young leaves when tender or allow plants to mature for flowers.
5. Provide full sun and moderate watering for best results.