Josephs Coat - Amaranthus Tricolor (100 seeds)

Description: 100 seeds of Joseph's Coat / Summer Poinsettia / Amaranthus Tricolor seeds harvested Aug 2023 for 2024 season - open-pollinated grown without herbicides or pesticides. This is a an eye-catching heirloom plant that is easy to grow. The origin is Africa and Southeast Asia. Plants vary in height between 2-4 feet tall when fully grown. Plants produce one main central stem, and as the plants grows and gets exposed to more sunlight, the central growing points the leaves will change color from green to peach/yellow then to a bright red/scarlet in mid-summer. The bright red is the leaves/top of plant, not the flowers. This is fun to grow, and looks like fireworks in your garden. Prefers full sunlight and well-drained soil. Requires little watering once established.Germination rate 70+% at 80 F in 5-7 days, tested Aug 2023 Shipped via first-class mail. US buyers only. Tips:store seeds in a cool, dry place and they will be viable for several yearsTo plant: sprinkle seeds on soil surface, lightly cover with soil and keep moist until they sprout. Start plants 4-6 weeks before last frost and transplant outdoors once temperatures remain above 50 degrees, can also be directly sown in early spring after last frost, water regularly until plants get established.

Price: 2.3 USD

Location: Omaha, Nebraska

End Time: 2024-03-30T18:34:51.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD