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Growing Gomphrena from Seed: How to Sow, Care for & Harvest
How to grow gomphrena (globe amaranth) from seed: starting transplants, spacing, soil, and cutting for fresh or dried flowers.
By Hensley’s Seed Co.
Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth) - Key Growing Information
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
Seedlings appear in 5–14 days at 70–78°F (21–26°C).
SOWING:
Grow from transplants: sow into 72-cell flats or your usual containers 6–8 weeks before planting out, covering with 1/8" of mix. Harden off and plant out after frost danger has passed. Direct sowing isn't recommended.
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Full sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
Grows about 18–28" tall.
PLANT SPACING:
6–12" apart; no pinching or staking needed.
HARDINESS ZONES:
Grown as an annual.
HARVEST:
For fresh use, cut once the flowers have colored but before they open fully. For drying, cut fully open flowers and hang them.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Any well-drained soil.
USES:
Cut flowers or bedding.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Gomphrena spp.
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