{"product_id":"amaranth-hot-biscuits","title":"Amaranth, 'Hot Biscuits'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmaranthus cruentus)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYou will be delighted by this gorgeous and graceful amaranth! Its warm, golden copper plumes stand upright and approximately 4’ tall. Like all amaranths, it is highly productive with branching stems allowing for multiple cuttings from one plant. Lasts very well (minus foliage) in a vase and almost forever in the garden! Birds love it as the Fall approaches and the seed fills out. Prized as well for its edible seed and young leaves, amaranth has been grown for over 8,000 years and was a staple food of the Aztecs. Very high in many nutrients. Buff colored seed. \u003cbr\u003e80 days. UO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacket: 150 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e [split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOWING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow indoors 4-6 weeks before your last frost. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant out after last frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay be direct seeded after last frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: \u003c\/em\u003eSlow growing until warmer weather. Blink and they are big!  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING DEPTH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPACING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12-15\" between plants in rows 18\" apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMERGENCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7-10 days @ soil temp 70-80F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFERTILITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow to average. Well-drained soil is preferred although they are rather forgiving. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADDITIONAL NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile not absolutely necessary, you may provide staking or netting to keep them upright and tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember, amaranth \u003cem\u003eloves\u003c\/em\u003e warm weather and will grow \u003cem\u003every\u003c\/em\u003e slowly until it warms up. You may use row cover to keep them warm after transplanting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdible seeds and\u003cem\u003e young\u003c\/em\u003e leaves for you and other critters. To harvest seeds, wait until flowers are firm and dry to the touch. Seed will rub out easily in your hands and plumes\/stalks may be cut and tarped or hung to dry further. Protect from the birds if you're not into sharing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh or dried flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest flowers when 2\/3-3\/4 of them are open. Do remove most leaves as they wilt quickly and removal brings focus to the flowers.  Expect a vase life of 7-10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Pkt","offer_id":37754821279918,"sku":"AMA-HB-pkt","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 oz","offer_id":37754821345454,"sku":"AMA-HB-1\/4oz","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":37754821378222,"sku":"AMA-HB-1oz","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":37754821410990,"sku":"AMA-HB-1\/4lb","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/6203\/2046\/products\/hot_biscuits.jpg?v=1606175731","url":"https:\/\/www.uprisingorganics.sbs\/products\/amaranth-hot-biscuits","provider":"Uprising Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}