Edible amaranth "Molten Fire" (Amaranthus melancholicus) is an intriguing plant whose biggest ornament are the colourful leaves, since the flowers are small and inconspicuous. This annual plant grows circa 120 cm tall. Long and erect stems are covered with large, oval leaves. They may be curled and have waved edges. Upper parts of leaf blades take on beautiful colours, such as crimson or brown-red. Most often they are multicolour, although some may come in only one colour. The edible amaranth "Molten Fire" would create a highlight in every garden arrangements, particularly when planted in a larger grouping. You may plant it on borders and use in bouquets, too.

This species is sensitive to frosts and therefore it is mostly cultivated from seeds sown in spring under covers. Fully developed seedlings are transplanted to the soil in the second half of May, after the risk of spring frosts has passed. At that time you may also sow seeds directly to the ground. Choose a sunny and wind-sheltered site for cultivation of edible amaranth. This plant prefers warm and deeply cultivated soils that are rich in nutrients, yet rather dry. It handles periodical water shortages well.

Each package contains 0.3 g of red-brown "Molten Fire" edible amaranth seeds. The package information contains a growing guide and the sow-by date.

• Weight: 0.3 g
• Height: 120 cm
• Use: Ornamental - borders, bouquets
• Growth form: erect
• Vegetation form: annual
• Foliage: oval, curled multicoloured leaves with waved edges
• Flower type: small, inconspicuous
• Site: sunny, wind-sheltered; warm, deeply cultivated, rather dry soil rich in nutrients