{"product_id":"gomphrena-purple-seeds","title":"Gomphrena Purple Seeds","description":"\u003csection class=\"pg-seed-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Gomphrena Purple Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGomphrena, the globe amaranth, bears papery, clover-like purple-magenta blooms that last for months on the plant and keep their colour even after drying. An easy, low-maintenance annual of 30–45 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGomphrena globosa\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple-magenta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monsoon to winter (July–December).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy grow it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely heat and drought tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent dried flower — retains its colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lasting blooms, low maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak the seeds in water for 12 hours before sowing — it improves germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill a seedling tray or small container with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow the seeds: about 5 mm deep. Soaking the seeds for 12 hours improves germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater gently with a spray bottle and keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 10–15 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant to the final pot or bed once the seedlings are sturdy, and grow on in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight, water, soil and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the soil dries out — it handles heat and dry spells very well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained ordinary garden soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–38°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e A light monthly feed; heavy feeding is not needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch the tips early for bushy plants; deadheading is optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not known to be toxic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSowing season in India\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFebruary–March and June–July. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-soak seeds for 12 hours and keep the medium warm and moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamping off in wet soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow in well-drained soil and avoid overwatering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOccasional leaf spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove affected leaves and maintain airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"PlantsGram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45473994309767,"sku":"PG-SEED-FLR-GOMP-PURP-P1","price":49.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9984\/7303\/files\/gomphrena-purple-logo-free-4k_c28c8d62-26f2-4656-ac6d-1bdab107b358.png?v=1786628419","url":"https:\/\/plantsgram.com\/products\/gomphrena-purple-seeds","provider":"PlantsGram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}