Bring color and nutrition to your garden with Pygmy Torch Amaranth seeds. These premium-quality seeds grow into fast-growing plants with striking, torch-like flower heads and edible leaves, making them perfect for both culinary use and ornamental planting. Ideal for gardeners seeking high-yield, versatile plants that are easy to cultivate.

Features:

1. Variety: Pygmy Torch Amaranth
2. Growth habit: Upright, bushy, compact
3. Leaf characteristics: Edible, nutrient-rich, tender
4. Flower characteristics: Bright, torch-like blooms, ornamental appeal
5. Light requirements: Full sun for best growth and color
6. Soil requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
7. Suitable for: Garden beds, containers, raised beds, home vegetable and 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 Leaf Harvest: 30–45 days after sowing
8. Days to Flower: 50–70 days after sowing
9. Plant Height: 2–4 feet (60–120 cm)
10. Plant Width: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)
11. Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging
12. Maintenance: Thin seedlings for healthy growth; prune if necessary for bushy development
13. Usage: Edible leaves for salads and cooking; ornamental flowers for decoration

Planting Guide:

1. Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks before 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 decorative flowers.
5. Provide full sun and moderate watering for best results.