Harvest and Store Globe Amaranths

Harvest and Store Globe Amaranths

I am growing two varieties of Globe Amaranths (Globosa and Fiery Sunrise) that come in several colors.  While I previously admired these blooms in the garden along with the pollinators, I decided to use them for a dried floral arrangement this year so I can enjoy them longer!

Harvesting Tips: 1) Cut the stem with scissors when it is cooler in the morning or evening.

Short Term Storing Tips: 2) Trim some of the lower leaves and put them in a vase of water.

Long Term Storing Tips: 

Drying Tips:  2) Remove the leaves, wrap the stems in twine and hang the stems and flowers upside down for approximately 2 weeks.  3) Put them in a vase without water.  Now you have a colorful dried flower arrangement!

 

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