Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth) in Zone 7a
Gomphrena globosa
Method: Start indoors — Start indoors from seed, then transplant outside — Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth) needs a head start most zones can't give it by direct-sowing alone.
| Start indoors | Feb 20–Feb 27 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Apr 17–Apr 24 |
| Estimated bloom | ~90 days after transplanting |
Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth).
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