Germination of
Amaranthus tricolor
Ornamental Joseph's Coat: Indian Blanket, Sunset Flower, Summer Poinsettia, Velvet Shawl, Yellowtop
Amaranthus tricolor: Amaranthus tricolor seeds should be sown directly into well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5 once the soil has warmed up to 18-21�C. The seeds should be planted 1 cm deep and kept moist during germination, which typically occurs within 7-10 days. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be thinned to a spacing of 15-30 cm between plants.
Some of plants may have very have specific germination requirements that may not be covered in these general instructions.
Many seeds require pre-treatment before sowing which we try to list here when we can, but this information may not be present here. Germination times and germination temperatures are to be a guide only. Many factors can DRASTICALLY affect this.
It's always a good idea to research the specific germination requirements from multiple sources for each plant before attempting to grow them from seed.