Seedling Growth: If growing on a window sill, turn the container every day to maintain an even growth and to keep the seedlings from stretching towards the light.
Celosia flamingo flower full#
Check daily for signs of germination and remove covering as soon as seedlings appear, exposing the tender plants gradually to the full sunlight. Cling film or recycled clear plastic meat trays can also be used. Turn glass daily so that the dry side is downwards. Environment: A piece of glass with a few thicknesses of paper on top may be placed over the container to prevent the mix surface from drying out.Watering: Water the tray either by a watering can or hose using a very fine spray or place the tray into a tray of water and leave to soak until the surface appears glossy.Use the palm of your hand to press down on the mix to create a firm surface.
In the case of very fine seed no covering is needed. Depth should be no more than twice the diameter of the seed. Lightly cover the seed with seed raising mix, a sieve may be useful. Sowing: Sow seed evenly providing some space between seeds.Always use a commercially formulated seed raising mix to ensure sterility of the growing medium which will prevent possible infection of your seedlings. Mix Preparation: Use a good quality, seed raising mix and fill the container to within 2cm from the rim.Ensure the container has drainage holes in the bottom. Containers: Seeds can be sown in pretty much any container, tray or pot.To reference the best sowing times for a variety, we use sow numbers as detailed here: Slight bottom heat, approximately 20☌, can speed germination of many varieties. By sowing in season when the conditions are optimum for seed germination you are increasing your chances of success. The best way to achieve this is to sow at the right time.
Whilst some varieties may be able to be sown outside the range suggested, they will generally perform best when sown in the approximate seasonal ranges provided.Ī lot of seeds need consistent warmth to help them germinate. Once the flowers start to fade in color at the base and the flowers pop open you can simply cut and shake the flower spike into a bag and save for next season.Sowing time refers to the optimum time for sowing seed of a variety to encourage strong and vigorous growth. For some reason, Celosia seeds are quite pricey online, but the plant makes tons of them and they are easy to gather and save. If harvested and pruned heavily it can stay smaller so its up to you how big and competitive this plant will be in your garden. With a long hot growing season the plant will reach its peak size of about 6 feet tall and it creates a large shrub with hundreds of pointed blossoms. Amaranth leaves contain more protein than spinach and high amounts of Vitamin A, Folate, Magnesium & Vitamin K.įlamingo celosia is a much larger plant than many of the other colorful ornamental celosia varieties grown by flower farms, so make sure to give it lots of space. In the permaculture community, we have also heard this variety referred to as ‘Lagos Spinach’, when grown for its edible leaf crop. You can also cut the flowers and hang them upside down to use as a dry flower for arrangements.Īmaranth is commonly grown throughout the world for its edible grain, and many Caribbean & African countries use the leaves as cooked greens in traditional dishes like the stewed green ‘callaloo’. The celosia flower is already quite dry in nature, lasting a long time on the plant and even longer in a vase. Harvest notes: clip flowering tips as neededįlamingo Celosia is a variety of tropical friendly amaranth that we grow in our gardens for production of its showy, edible, variegated leaves and beautiful flower spikes.
Plant spacing: 1 plant per square foot, trellised
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