Green Tails Amaranth Seeds

Green Tails Amaranth Seeds
Green Tails Amaranth Seeds

Green Tails Amaranth Seeds

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Green Tails Amaranth Seeds | Product Features

  • Striking pale-green trailing tassels add texture, height, and movement to gardens and floral displays.
  • Multipurpose non-GMO heirloom variety functions as a cut flower, dried botanical or nutritious alternative grain.
  • Highly productive and resilient plants thrive in full sun across a wide range of growing conditions.
  • Premium, non-GMO heirloom seeds carefully packaged with a minimum of 1g (about 1500 seeds) per packet.

Cultivate a lush and vibrant garden with non-GMO heirloom Green Tails Amaranth seeds from Sow Right Seeds. Renowned for cascading green tassels that create a striking focal point, this unique variety adds visual interest to landscape beds, fresh cut flower arrangements, and dried bouquets. Beyond its ornamental beauty, Green Tails Amaranth serves as a practical, sustainable crop. The highly nutritious seeds provide a delicious alternative grain similar to ancient grains, making this hardy annual both a visual centerpiece and a productive addition to your garden.

Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures reach 65–75°F. Plant seeds 1/8” deep in fine, well-draining soil located in full sun. Seeds germinate in 14–21 days. Space plants 6–12” apart to allow space for cascading plumes. Keep soil moderately moist during germination and early growth. Once established, plants grow rapidly up to 3–5’ tall, producing long, trailing seed heads that mature in 65–75 days. Harvest tassels early for floral arrangements or allow seed heads to mature fully on the plant for grain harvest.

Green Tails Amaranth Seeds Growing Details
Botanical Name Amaranthus caudatus viridis
Plant Spacing 6” – 12””
Planting Depth 1/8”
Spread 12” – 14”
Height 36” – 60”
Germination Temp 65 – 75 °F
Light Required Full Sun
Life Cycle Annual
Days to Germination 14 – 21 Days
Days to Maturity 65 – 75 Days
Planting Zone 3 – 13
Flower Form Single
Growth Rate Fast
Growing Season Spring – Summer
Harvest/Blooming Season Summer – Fall

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wait until the seed heads turn dry and crisp on the plant in late summer or early fall, but harvest before heavy autumn rains. Cut the entire tassel heads into a bucket or large paper bag. Rub the seed heads between your hands or shake the bag to separate the tiny seeds from the dry chaff. Winnow away the lightweight chaff outdoors using a gentle breeze or a hair dryer set on cool.

Yes, young amaranth leaves are edible and can be harvested early in the season. Pick tender leaves when the plant is young to use as a substitute for spinach or leafy greens in salads, sautés, and soups.

For fresh bouquets, harvest the cascading tassels when about half of the tiny flowers along the spike have opened, making sure to strip the lower foliage so it doesn't rot in vase water. For dried flower arrangements, harvest when the seed heads are fully developed and vibrant green, then hang the stems upside down in a warm, dark, and dry area for 2–3 weeks.

Yes, amaranth can be grown in containers, but because plants easily reach 3 to 5 feet in height, select a large, heavy-bottomed container (at least 5–7 gallons) to prevent the tall, top-heavy blooms from tipping over in windy weather.

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