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Amaranthushypochondriacus Dramatic purple plants up to 6 tall topped with plumesof flowers.Harvest edible grain by shaking to releaseseeds when mature. Growth Habit:Upright growth up to 8 feet with an abundance of round to heart shaped leaves and draping flower clusters.Taller plants may need stakes for support. Sun Requirements:Full sun, thrives in hot, humid conditions Soil Preference:Average, well-drained soil When to Plant:Direct seed in late Spring after risk of frost has passed OR start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost date. How to Plant: Direct sow:sow seeds in soil, deep, covering only very lightly as seed needs light to germinate. Keep soil moist until germination. Seeds should germinate in 10-14 days. Thin young plants 1-2 feet apart. Transplant:sow seeds in containers deep, covering only very lightly with soil as seeds need light to germinate. Keep soil moist under germination. Seeds should germinate in 10-14 days. Transplant out after risk of frost. Space young plants 1-2 feet apart.