Green Tails Amaranth Seeds - Amaranthus Caudatus, 30 seeds

Quantity: 30 Seeds / pack

Green Tails Amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus) is the green form of love-lies-bleeding, with long cascading lime-green tassels up to 2 feet long on plants 3-5 feet tall. A fast-growing, sun-loving annual, it adds dramatic vertical texture to beds and borders, and the tassels are superb fresh or dried.

Why choose our seeds?

• Long, cascading lime-green tassels up to 2 feet long
• Fast-growing 3-5 foot annual; dramatic vertical texture
• Superb as fresh or dried cut flowers

How to grow Green Tails Amaranth seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors 4-8 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Direct sow after the last frost, once the soil is warm — amaranth loves heat.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow on the surface and lightly cover — light aids germination, so barely cover the fine seeds.
• No pre-treatment is needed.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright light; keep trays where light reaches the seeds.
• Temperature: 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Germination

• Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days; warmth speeds them up.
• Keep the surface lightly moist until sprouts appear.

Transplanting

• Move out after all frost danger has passed and nights are warm.
• Space or thin to 12-18 inches apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun for the strongest stems and heaviest tassels.
• Water: Water moderately; established plants handle heat well.
• Fertilizer: Average soil is fine; no heavy feeding needed.
• Pinch the main stem to encourage branching; stake tall plants in windy spots.

Bloom Time:

Summer through fall; blooms about 60-75 days from seed.