Amaranthus cruentus 'Hot Biscuits'

Sowing method: April-June directly into the soil. First, rake the soil thoroughly, then scatter the seeds (possibly mixed with dry sand) evenly and lightly rake them in. Finally, press down with a board, hand, or roller. Pre-sowing and transplanting is also an option. The more space the plants have, the more side shoots they will develop and the taller the main stem will be. For cutting, it pays to sow or plant densely: many manageable inflorescences will develop. All varieties turn bronze to brown upon ripening (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: Warm brownish-orange color
• Origin: South 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: Purple loosestrife
• Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
• English: Summer Poinsettia

• All year round