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Genus: Amaranthus
Species: hypochondriacus
Variety: 'Green Thumb'
Family Name: Amaranthaceae
Seed Catalogue No.: 84D
Hardiness: Hardy, Half Hardy
Lifecycle: Annual
Suitable for: Cut Flowers
Colour: Green
Flowers: July, August, September
Lighting Conditions: Full Sun, Sheltered Sun
Soil Type: Loam
Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid
Moisture: Well-drained
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Germination Instructions
Sow directly where it is to flower in late spring. Sow 7mm deep into soil which has been well prepared and raked to a fine tilth. Only sow once danger of frost has passed. Offer cloche or tunnel protection if required. Germination takes 10-20 days at 22°C. When seedlings are large enough to handle thin to 50cm spacing.
Growing Instructions
Prefers fertile humus rich soil in full sun in a sheltered spot. Requires watering in dry periods. Feed regularly.
Cultivation Instructions
Pinch out centre stem to encourage side branching. Cut back after flowering and compost. Leave a few plants to self-seed if desired.
When to Sow
Approximate number of seeds per packet: 810
Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.
Amaranthus hypochondriacus, 'Green Thumb'