Amaranthus Seeds –
Pygmys Torch
Botanical Name:
Amaranthus hypochondriacus
Life Cycle: Annual
Light Requirement:
Full Sun
Planting Season:
Spring
Blooms: Summer,
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Days to Maturity:
60-90 Days
Plant Height: 16
inches
Plant Spacing: 6-8
inches
Planting Depth:
1/16 inch
Sowing Method:
Start Indoors, Direct Sow
Cold
Stratification: No
Hardiness Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, 10
WHEN TO
PLANT AMARANTHUS
Amaranth
can be planted inside or outside in the Spring, but we would recommend starting
the seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost. If you decide to plant
outside, wait until the soil is warm.
WHERE TO
PLANT AMARANTHUS
Amaranth
needs full sun and can be grown in almost any well-drained soil besides dense
clay.
HOW TO
PLANT AMARANTHUS
Plant
your seeds about 10-12 inches apart and cover lightly with soil. They will
germinate within 3-4 days if the temperatures are between 60-90 degrees F. When
moving your seeds outside, sow them 1.5 to 2 feet apart. Amaranth is drought
and heat resistant, so it is only necessary to water once or twice a week
during dry periods. For taller plants, add fertilizer once or twice a year or
add compost. Amaranth grows between 4 and 6 feet tall but with particularly
rich soil with plenty of nitrogen and phosphorous, the plants can get to around
8 feet!
HOW TO
HARVEST AMARANTHUS
Amaranth
will flower until the first hard frost, so there will be plenty of seeds to
harvest! Seeds from the flowers are usually ready for harvest after 3 months.
To harvest, shake the flower heads and catch the falling seeds.
Store Policies
All seeds will come in a resalable plastic zip lock bag and placed
in a bubble envelope so the seeds are not damaged by shipping machines. All
seed packets contain no fillers or other weeds or seeds mixed in. Most have
been harvested by hand & all test at a high germination rate.
Seed Information
We guarantee that all seed orders will contain the quantity
ordered. Unlike many sellers who sell seeds by weight, all seed our counts are
almost always correct, as the seeds are packaged and counted by hand. Seed
packages are all double checked to insure accuracy. We do our best and will
often add extra seeds.
We are a seller that caters to experienced gardeners. (germination
and plant care information is readily available online. Most of our listings
include germination instructions, so we do not ship growing instructions.
All My Seeds Are Sold Fresh So You Can Plant them Anytime within 2
years from Purchase
***Note: It is normal for
tropical seed germination to be sporadic from as little as 30 days to 6 months
or more- so patience is required. Buyers should do their own research for plant
uses if needed.
BE PREPARED – Some Seed can be
somewhat difficult to germinate – much patience and time may be required –
please don’t be wondering why the seeds have not germinated after short periods
of time. This is normal. Several months will be needed for some seed.
Some seeds require some experience in growing. We provide
germination guidance and recommend that you do some research before ordering if
you feel unsure. Growing plants from seed is supposed to be fun. Sometimes it
is successful and sometimes not- this is the way it is with gardening. Because
we are not there to plant them, we cannot be responsible for germination
failure due to improper planting or climate conditions. We will always send you
viable seeds
Seed is a live product which depends on many important grower
skills such as proper planting time, seed depth, type of soil, watering, light
intensity, proper use of fertilizers, weed controls, fungicides, insecticides,
soil conditions, and reasonable weather during the growing period. These
factors are totally out of the sellers control, and germination and growing
results are the buyer’s responsibility and risk.
Payment
Payment by paypal. We offer combined shipping. Put all the items
you want in your shopping cart. When you are done adding all the items you want
pay threw your shopping cart. You pay for shipping on the first pack of seeds
and all other seeds ship free, if paid for all on the same order. Your shopping
cart will combine the shipping for you. We only ship in the U.S.
Shipping
READ THIS PLEASE: Orders over $40 will be shipped with a tracking
number, Otherwise: Seeds will be shipped economy/standard or first class USPS
Mail ,2-10 day shipping and no tracking Items will be shipped 1-3 business
days of receiving payment. Shipping usually takes anywhere from 5-7 days not
including weekends and Holidays.
We always send the item to the address you give us on PAYPAL to
ensure the security of the item. If you have changed your address, or want us
to ship to another address, please change to the new address when you pay us
with PAYPAL, otherwise we will not be responsible if the package is lost.
PLEASE NOTE…. The
“estimated” delivery date in this and all listings is an estimate
made by the postal service and posted on each listing byAgritz ….not the
seller. The date of estimated delivery is usually (but not always)
accurate.
Feedback
If you do not satisfy with the purchase, please do not leave
negative/neutral feedback. Contact us for solution, We’ll try our best to
fix the problem as soon as possible.
Important, Please
read
All seeds have been test sown to ensure germination. Please
familiarize yourself with growing conditions and instructions for your seeds
before you plant them, as all seeds are different. Basic growing instructions
can be found under each listing.
We Cannot Guarantee how much you will be able to grow, as
too many variables come into play, soil condition, your ability to garden,
weather etc. I guarantee that they arrive as described and are in good viable
condition and the germination rates are accurate.
Camden (verified owner) –
The product is firmly packed.
Tyler (verified owner) –
Good quality.
Charles (verified owner) –
I would absolutely recommend this seed to anyone looking to grow veggies this year. I decided to do starts this year and just three days after planting
Zane (verified owner) –
Great seeds, I now have squash everywhere from this one pack of seeds
Anthony (verified owner) –
Good quality.