{"product_id":"350-graines-damarante-queue-de-renard","title":"350 Amaranth Fox Tail Seeds (Amaranthus caudatus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmaranthus caudatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove-lies-bleeding, tassel flower, jealousy, \u003cem\u003ekiwicha\u003c\/em\u003e: its long, bright-red clusters droop in flexible pendulous strands, giving rise to its monastic nickname, “discipline.” A sacred grain of the Incas, amaranth was banned by the conquistadors because of its ritual role—it is now being rediscovered for its nourishing seeds as much as for its beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular clusters:\u003c\/strong\u003e long, drooping spikes in intense red, all summer until the first frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 1.5 metres tall, with abundant foliage that gives structure to flower beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-purpose plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e an outstanding ornamental and a source of edible, protein-rich seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, with plenty of warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, well drained and fairly rich. It appreciates nourishing soil, but tolerates ordinary soil and drought well once established. Important: wait until the soil has warmed up, as it dislikes the cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e no stratification required. Sow directly outdoors in spring after the last frosts, barely covering the tiny seeds, or sow in pots under cover from April onwards. See \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 40 cm apart. Water moderately. Staking may be useful in windy locations, as the heavily laden flower stems can be heavy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the seeds, wait until the spikes have dried and begin to release seeds when rubbed, then cut them and shake them over a cloth. Expect several thousand seeds per plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor dried bouquets, cut the clusters when they are fully coloured and hang them upside down in the shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts height and warm colours contrast with \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/products\/100-graines-de-cosmos-blanc-rose-et-rouge-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecosmos\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/products\/150-graines-de-rose-mystique-zinnia-fleurs-semences-paysannes\"\u003ezinnia\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/products\/40-graines-de-tournesol-fleurs-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003esunflower\u003c\/a\u003e in a generous summer flower bed. See \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/fleurs-au-potager\"\u003ecombining flowers in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts countless small flowers, grouped in spikes, attract bees and hoverflies all summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts seeds provide abundant food for seed-eating birds in autumn: leave a few flower stems standing, as goldfinches and greenfinches feast on them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower beds, the back of borders and bouquets, both fresh and dried, where its clusters retain their colour for a long time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts gluten-free, protein-rich seeds can be cooked like quinoa or popped in a pan. The young leaves can be eaten like spinach. See our \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-vivaces-comestibles\"\u003eedible plants worth rediscovering\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts name comes from the Greek \u003cem\u003eamarantos\u003c\/em\u003e, “that which does not wither”: since antiquity, amaranth has symbolised immortality and eternal love. A sacred grain of the Incas and Aztecs, it held a central place in their rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few flower stems to ripen fully on the plant, then rub them between your hands over a container and gently winnow them to separate the seeds from the chaff. A single plant will provide enough seed to sow again for years. See \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatments. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spectacular plant in the garden and a nourishing one on the plate: sow love-lies-bleeding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50205520200013,"sku":"3760335362491","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/11zon_amarante-queue-de-renard-photo-fond-blanc.webp?v=1727086106","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/ko-intl\/products\/350-graines-damarante-queue-de-renard","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}