Plug Connection
Gomphrena Audray
Audray is not signficantly different from QIS, but the seed supply seems to be more reliable. This summer staple is great fresh or dried. Pinch young plants to encourage branching. It can be a bit tiresome to harvest, so consider cutting the whole plant at one time to speed things up!
**We do not guarantee any specific shades will appear in Mix products, as the Mix is created by the seed breeder. It is possible that Mix will be all one color, or significantly different from pictured colors. If you need specific shades, please order straight colors as opposed to Mix trays.**
Photos courtesy of Takii Seed
Grown in a 288 cell tray, billed as 285
Order Minimums & Tray Sizes
The minimum Plug Connection order is four total trays (each tray can be a different variety)
A full shipping box contains FOUR 128 cell trays or a combination of 128 and 288 cell trays.
*If you are only ordering 288 cell trays, then FIVE trays will fill a box.
Growing Guides
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| Common Name | Gomphrena, Gomphrena Globosa, Globe Amaranth |
| Genus | Gomphrena |
| Species | G. globosa |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Life Cycle | Tender Annual |
| Format | Plugs |
| Plug Care | Harden off and plant out or bump up into larger cells soon after arrival to avoid plugs becoming stressed rootbound. Stressed plugs may flower prematurely. |
| Netting / Staking | Not necessary. |
| Temperature Range | Gomphrena does not tolerate frost, and loves the heat. Can be grown successfully as an annual in most zones. |
| Spacing | 8-12" |
| Soil Preference | Average, loose, well drained soil. Excessive fertility will cause, soft, weak growth. When established is fairly drought tolerant but prefers regular moisture. |
| Day Length | Long-day plant. Requires full sun. |
| Pinching | Not necessary. |
| When to Plant | Plant in the spring after all threat of frost has passed - Gomphrena does not tolerate frost or cold conditions. The soil should be at least 50F at time of transplanting. This is a good candidate for succession sowing to have flowers reliably until frost. An additional planting about 4 weeks after the initial planting should be sufficient. |
| Harvesting | Expect the first flowers approximately 80-100 days from the point of transplant - this is highly variable due to temperature and weather conditions. Harvest when flowers are colored up but before they are fully open. |
| Post Harvest Care | Use fresh or dried. To dry simply hang in a warm, well ventilated area. Cut stems to be used fresh should immediately be placed in cool water, with or without a preservative. Expect a vase life of just over a week. |
| Diseases / Insects | Generally disease and pest resistant, but can be affected by the common plant pests (aphids, thrips, spider mites). Prolong periods of cool, damp weather may encourage the development of powdery mildew or fungal leaf spot. |
| Bailey's Notes | These plants are very prolific and will continue to pump out the stems. Definitely cut and dry bunches for use in other seasons if you feel like you're drowning in gomphrena flowers late summer. |
| Resources | NA |