Amaranthus cruentus 'Autumn's Touch'

Sowing method: April-June directly into the garden. First, rake the soil until fine, then spread the seeds evenly (possibly mixed with dry sand) and lightly rake them in. Finally, press down with a board, hand, or roller. Pre-sowing and transplanting is also possible. The more space between plants, the more side branches and the taller the main stem. For cutting, it pays to sow or plant densely: this results in many manageable inflorescences. All varieties turn bronze to brown when ripe (in autumn).

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Sowing/planting time:

• April
• May
• June

Harvesting time:

• September
• October
• November

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Outdoors

Position:

• Sun

• Flower colour: Pistachio green with bronze tips
• Origin: Central America
• Average growth height: 90 to 120 cm
• Annual or perennial: Annual
• Attractive to insects: Various insects
• Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Easy

• Latin: Amaranthus cruentus
• Dutch: Cat's Tail
• Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
• English: Amaranth 'Autumn's Touch'

• All year round