Gomphrena Mixed Color Flower Seeds

About Gomphrena Mixed Color Flower Seeds

Vadamalli / Globe amaranth — round clover-like papery blooms that keep going non-stop even in the heat and hold their colour when dried.

• Botanical name: Gomphrena globosa
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 7-14 days under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — About 0.5 cm..
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 7-14 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Little water — it tolerates both heat and drought.
• Soil: Ordinary well-draining soil.
• Temperature: Excellent in 25-42C Indian heat.
• Fertiliser: Very little — a light feed once a month is enough.

Sowing season in India

February–March and June–July. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Slow germination in cold soil; rot in waterlogged beds.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.