Amaranth, 'Opopeo'

(A. hybridus) An amazing backdrop to your flower or vegetable garden, Opopeo continues growing taller and taller (5-6’) with an abundance of deep rich burgundy flower spikes. An incredible and generous cut flower with one or more larger main heads and many side shoots. Long-lasting (minus foliage) and dramatic in a vase and like all amaranths, beloved by the birds as the seeds begin to get plump. The dark green/burgundy leaves are edible when young. Edible cream-colored seeds. 60-65 days. UO Packet: 150 seeds  [split] Growing Info SOWING: Sow indoors 4-6 weeks before your last frost. Transplant out after last frost. May be direct seeded after last frost. Note: Slow growing until warmer weather. Blink and they are big!  PLANTING DEPTH: 1/8" SPACING: 12-15" between plants in rows 18" apart. EMERGENCE: 7-10 days @ soil temp 70-80F LIGHT: Full sun FERTILITY: Low to average. Well-drained soil is preferred although they are rather forgiving. ADDITIONAL NOTES: While not absolutely necessar