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Description
The listing, Pygmy Torch (Seeds) has ended.
Amaranth 'Pygmy Torch' Amaranthus hypochondriacus
Long-lasting, colorful, deep burgundy 12 inch tassel-like flower spikes make Pygmy Torch a real eye-catcher in your garden. Grow them in clumps in your flower beds or use them to add a bold color contrast to your container plants. These are excellent for use in fresh or dried arrangements and for use in winter bouquets. A very early bloomer and easy to grow from seed. Height only 20-24 inches
Questions & Comments
Can it handle the strange weather in Missouri? It is usually April or May before planting. Would you recommend starting the seedlings indoors or a covered container outside?
I was raised in Missouri so I know the weather there. Its about the same here in Oklahoma. I am sure it would do fine. The seeds need to stay between 70 and 80 degrees to germinate. I usually start my seeds on top of my fridge and cover them with plastic. Keep them damp but not enough so they mildew. If you do notice a white mildew on the top of the dirt. Leave the plastic off so they can dry out a little. It will go away. I always start them in an organic starting mix and peat pots. You can get it at Walmart for a couple bucks. Peat pots are cheap and they let you put the whole pot in the ground so its less stressful to your little plants. If you get snow and ice in the winter, it may not reseed. I think you would be fine starting it outside after it warms up if you don't want to mess with starting them indoors. You can just spread them out in your flower bed or a large pot and let Mother Nature do the work. She is good at it.