Amaranthus cruentus 'Tower Red'

Sowing method: April-June outdoors. First, rake the soil finely, 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 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 handy inflorescences. All varieties turn bronze to brown when ripe (in autumn).

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Sowing/planting time:

• April
• May
• June

Harvesting time:

• August
• September
• October

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Outdoors

Position:

• Sun

• Flower colour: Wine red
• 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 / Unknown
• English: Amaranth 'Tower Red'

• All year round