Cockscomb Purple Empress

£2.50

Cockscomb Purple Empress

£2.50

A real stunner with beautiful, purple combs on long stems that can be used for cut flowers. A relative of amaranth, the leaves can be eaten in the same way and make a great summer alternative to spinach. The flowers are also edible and can be used to make natural food colourings. A multi use edimental!

Average 50 seeds.

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Growing Information

Sowing info

Surface sow in pots of moist peat free compost or direct in place from March. Keep at a temperature of 20 to 25C during germination, and allow the temperature to reduce at night. Keep the surface of the compost moist. Light helps germination, which usually takes 3 to 15 days.

Growing info

When the seedlings are large enough to handle transfer into pots or trays and grow on in cooler conditions. When the risk of frost has passed, acclimatise them to outdoor conditions before planting out in their final flowering positions.    

Timings and Position

Sowing Months: February-April

Harvest Months: July – October

Position: Full sun

Key information

Weight 0.004562 kg
Dimensions 13.2 × 9.5 × 0.2 cm