{"product_id":"amaranthus-tricolor-seeds","title":"Amaranthus Tricolor – 150+ Seeds (SUMMER)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmaranthus Tricolor produces deep red to burgundy leaves, reddish stems and crimson flower spikes. Its broad foliage brings strong colour to summer pots and garden borders, while the branching spikes add texture as the plants mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rich colouring works especially well beside lighter green foliage or white flowers. Grow individual plants in roomy containers, or plant a group in a sunny garden bed for a fuller display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColourful Foliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Burgundy and reddish-green leaves provide interest before flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrimson Spikes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Branching flower spikes add colour and texture to mature plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer Interest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grows well during warm weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriking Contrast:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark foliage stands out beside lighter leaves and flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for sunny balconies, patios and rooftop gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually 10–20 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 20–25°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed tray light:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright, indirect light\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At least 6 hours, with afternoon shade during extreme heat\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A 12–14-inch pot for one mature plant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e About 18–24 inches between plants\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moist, moderately fertile and well-draining mix\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In Lahore, Faisalabad, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, sow from March to April once the weather is consistently warm. A second sowing can be made from June to July in a protected location. In Karachi and southern Punjab, sow from February to April, protecting seedlings from intense afternoon heat. In colder northern and hilly areas, sow from April to May after frost has passed and the soil has warmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill a seed tray or small pots with fine, moist seed starter mix and gently level the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScatter the tiny seeds thinly, press them lightly and cover with only a fine dusting of the mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMist gently to settle the seeds without washing them into clumps or soaking the mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover loosely with a clear lid, opening it daily to check moisture and allow fresh air inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove the cover when seedlings appear, then thin crowded seedlings so each has room to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce seedlings have 3–4 true leaves, gradually introduce outdoor conditions and transplant with their root balls intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist while young plants establish. Afterwards, water when the upper layer begins drying, allowing excess water to drain freely. Avoid leaving pots in standing water. Support taller stems with a cane if wind causes them to lean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix a small amount of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/vermicompost-fertilizer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVermicompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into the final potting mix before planting. Avoid frequent heavy feeding, which can weaken foliage colour. Check new growth and leaf undersides for aphids. If needed, apply \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/neem-oil-for-plants\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeem Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e according to its label, testing a small area first and spraying away from strong sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal Gardener Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect the tiny seedlings from heavy rain and strong watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduce young plants to direct sunlight gradually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck container moisture daily during hot, dry weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep drainage holes clear during monsoon rain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeave space around mature plants so neighbouring flowers receive enough light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage and Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves provide the first display, with shades ranging from reddish-green to deep burgundy. Crimson flower spikes become more noticeable as the plants mature, developing among and above the foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the flowering stems to develop if you want the fullest ornamental display. Remove ageing spikes before seeds begin falling if you do not want extra seedlings appearing in nearby pots or beds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I sow the seeds directly in their final pot?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Sow thinly into the prepared pot and cover very lightly. Once the seedlings are established, retain the strongest plant and remove the extras. Direct sowing avoids disturbing the roots during transplanting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill Amaranthus Tricolor return every year?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is grown as an annual and completes its life cycle within one growing season. New plants may appear from fallen seeds, but these are separate seedlings rather than the original plant growing back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I save seeds for the next season?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Let a few flower spikes mature until dry seeds release easily when gently shaken over paper. Separate the seeds from loose plant material, dry them thoroughly and store in a labelled container in a cool, dry place. Plants grown near other amaranths may cross-pollinate, so saved seedlings can vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Amaranthus Tricolor, Red Amaranth, Red Callaloo, Leaf Amaranth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moji Mall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46319105179870,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/8353\/2254\/files\/amaranthus-tricolor-red-amaranth-seeds-pakistan-moji-mall.jpg?v=1790393120","url":"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/amaranthus-tricolor-seeds","provider":"Moji Mall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}