Globe Amaranth 'Strawberry Fields' red

120 seeds

Globe Amaranth 'Strawberry Fields' Red is a heat-loving annual that produces brilliant strawberry-red, clover-like flower heads on long stems. It is highly valued for flower beds, borders, containers, pollinator gardens, and dried flower arrangements. It thrives in warm climates and performs exceptionally well in the Gulf during the cooler months and into early summer.

Best Planting Time

• October to March (recommended)
• Can also be started in late winter for spring flowering.
• Avoid sowing during extreme summer heat.

Seed Preparation

• Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 6–8 hours before sowing (optional) to improve germination.
• Use fresh, high-quality seeds.
• No cold stratification is required.

Soil Preparation

Use fertile, loose, well-drained soil.

Recommended mix:

• 40% Garden soil
• 30% Well-rotted compost
• 20% Coco peat
• 10% Perlite or coarse sand

Ideal soil pH:

• 6.0–7.5

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds in seed trays or directly into the garden.
• Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep.
• Cover lightly with fine soil.
• Keep the soil evenly moist until germination.
• Transplant seedlings when they have 3–4 true leaves.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature: 20–25°C
• Ideal growing temperature: 20–35°C
• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Full sun produces the strongest stems and most abundant flowers.

Watering

• Keep the soil lightly moist during germination.
• After establishment, water when the top 3–4 cm of soil becomes dry.
• Mature plants tolerate short dry periods.
• Avoid overwatering.

Germination Time

• 7–14 days

Plant Spacing

• 25–30 cm between plants.
• 30–40 cm between rows.

Flowering

• Flowers approximately 60–80 days after sowing.
• Blooms continuously until temperatures become very hot.
• Harvest flowers for drying just before they fully open.

Fertilization

• Mix compost into the soil before planting.
• Feed with a balanced flowering fertilizer every 4–6 weeks.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen, which encourages foliage over flowers.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Grow during the cool season for the longest flowering period.
• Water early in the morning.
• Apply mulch to conserve soil moisture.
• Ensure excellent drainage.
• Remove faded blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
• Monitor for aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, and occasional powdery mildew.
• Globe Amaranth 'Strawberry Fields' Red is excellent for flower beds, borders, containers, pollinator gardens, and dried flower production throughout the Gulf.