{"product_id":"amaranth-love-lies-bleeding","title":"AMARANTH-LOVE LIES BLEEDING","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow Amaranth-Love Lies Bleeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"scrollable-wrapper\"\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a site that receives full sun for most of the day and has well-draining soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare the soil to be fertile and loose to a depth of at least 12 inches. Add compost or aged manure to enrich the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSow the seeds directly into the soil after the last frost in your area. Plant the seeds 1\/4 to 1\/2 inch deep and 1 to 2 inches apart. Cover the seeds with a light layer of soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged. Amaranth loves well-drained soil, so be sure not to overwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFertilize the plants with a balanced fertilizer every four to six weeks throughout the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eControl weeds in the area around the plants. Keep weed-free by pulling or hoeing them regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThin the seedlings when they reach 2 to 3 inches tall, leaving 6 to 12 inches between plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest Love Lies Bleeding flowers when they are fully mature and the seed heads have turned brown. Cut the flowers at the base of the stem.  Hang them upside down in a dry, well-ventilated area to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHeritage of Amaranth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nLove Lies Bleeding, also known as Amaranthus caudatus, is an ornamental plant that is native to the Americas, specifically to the Andes region of South America. The Incas and Aztecs cultivated Amaranth for thousands of years, using it for its medicinal and nutritional properties. Considered sacred by these cultures it was also used in religious ceremonies.\n\nLove Lies Bleeding was brought to Europe by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, and it became popular as an ornamental plant in European gardens during the 17th and 18th centuries. Its popularity spread to other parts of the world, and it is now grown as an ornamental plant in many countries. The plant is known for its striking, long-lasting, red-pink inflorescences, which hang down like tassels and can grow up to 60 cm (2 feet) in length.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020589941108,"sku":"AMLLB","price":3.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/AMARANTH_LOVE_LIES_BLEEDING_sale1.png?v=1785570677","url":"https:\/\/directcompostsolutions.com\/products\/amaranth-love-lies-bleeding","provider":"DIRECT COMPOST SOLUTIONS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}