Gaia Organic Seeds - Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth
All seeds are grown organically in Ottawa, Ontario and follow strict certification guidelines to guarantee top quality seeds. Gaia Organic Seeds passion lies in sustaining biodiversity in the plants we consume!
Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth | Amaranthus caudatus | Ecologically grown | Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom
Also known as Tassle Flower. Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth is often an ornamental Victorian-era flower. Pearl-like pendants in the form of a tail when the flower is blooming. The plant can reach about 3-4 feet.
Companion plants: Corn, Marigold, Potato, Onion, Tomato, Eggplant, Pepper, Catnip.
Far from: Crocus.
Planting tip: Sow 4-6 weeks before the frost. Harden off temperature as low as 15°C is tolerable. Ready to transplant outside after the last frost.
Harvesting tip: Leaves are edible and seeds are very nutritious can be used like any other grain.
