How to keep seeds of Globe amaranth and how to collect seeds after flowering

How to keep seeds of Globe amaranth

The globe amaranth is also called the evergreen amaranth, the white amaranth, etc. Its seeds grow in its spherical utricle. After the flowering period of the plant, the lower part of the flower will begin to turn yellow. If you tear it open, the seeds will grow inside it. You can collect the seeds in time.

The seeds of Globe amaranth mature in summer and need to be picked in time. The seeds of the plant are very small. When they mature, you can use tweezers to take them out one by one. The process must be careful enough.

Globe amaranth seed propagation

Globe amaranth can be propagated by seeds, which are generally sown in February-May and August-October. The plant's growth cycle is relatively short, and it will germinate in about 10 days if the temperature is suitable.

How to plant Globe amaranth seeds

1. Seed germination

Before sowing, the seeds of the Globe amaranth need to be soaked in warm water for 1-2 days, then taken out and wrapped in gauze, and watered 1-2 times a day. After about two weeks, they will turn white and can be sown at this time.

2. Sowing

After the Globe amaranth flowers sprout, they can be sown in pots, then covered with a layer of shallow soil, and then covered with a glass piece to keep warm and moist. When about 7-8 leaves grow, they can be transplanted into other pots.