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Crested Amaranth Seeds
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[Amaranthus cristatus] Crested Amaranth seeds, compact crest-shaped bright red inflorescence, different from Love-Lies-Bleeding for its upright, non-drooping habit.
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- Crested Amaranth
- The Crested Amaranth Plant
- How to Sow Crested Amaranth
- How to Grow Crested Amaranth
- Growing Tips for Crested Amaranth
- Diseases and Pests of Crested Amaranth
- Uses and Curiosities of Crested Amaranth
Crested Amaranth
Crested Amaranth (Amaranthus cristatus, often grouped with cockscomb-type cultivars) is an annual plant of the Amaranthaceae family, grown for its showy compact crest-shaped inflorescence, very different from the drooping tassels of Love-Lies-Bleeding.
The Crested Amaranth Plant
Crested Amaranth has an upright, sturdy habit, reaching 60 to 120 cm in height. The leaves are broad, lance-shaped, often streaked with red or bronze. Crested Amaranth's terminal inflorescence forms a dense, velvety mass, deep red or purple, with the typical cockscomb shape.
How to Sow Crested Amaranth
Sow Crested Amaranth in spring, from March to April under cover, or directly outdoors from May once the risk of late frost has passed. Cover the seeds lightly with soil and keep moist until germination, which takes 10-15 days at 20-22°C.
How to Grow Crested Amaranth
Crested Amaranth loves full sun and warmth, and does not tolerate cold or frost. It prefers well-drained soil, even poor soil, and copes well with drought once established. Water regularly during the growth phase, reducing once flowering begins.
Growing Tips for Crested Amaranth
For larger inflorescences, thin Crested Amaranth seedlings to 30-40 cm apart. Crested Amaranth is also excellent as a cut flower and dries well for long-lasting arrangements.
Diseases and Pests of Crested Amaranth
Crested Amaranth is a hardy plant, generally not very prone to disease. In excessively humid conditions it may suffer from root rot or powdery mildew; aphids and slugs can attack young seedlings.
Uses and Curiosities of Crested Amaranth
Crested Amaranth's inflorescences are highly valued for fresh and dried floral arrangements, keeping their vivid color for a long time. The Amaranthus genus has also been cultivated for millennia for its edible seeds, rich in protein and gluten-free.