{"product_id":"celosia-edible-flower-seeds","title":"Celosia Edible Flower Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCelosia Edible Flower Seeds for Vibrant Flame-Shaped Blooms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelosia edible flower seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce distinctive feathery flower plumes that bring intense colour and texture to edible gardens, flower beds and containers. The upright blooms resemble small flames and develop in a striking mixture of warm reds, oranges, yellows, pink tones and creams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYoung Celosia flowers are edible and have a mild, earthy flavour with subtle spinach-like notes. Their main culinary appeal is their vivid colour and unusual texture, making them particularly useful as decorative garnishes for salads, savoury plates, platters and other presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEdible Young Flowers for Colourful Garnishes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor culinary use, harvest young, clean flower plumes or flower buds while they are still tender. Older flower heads become firmer and more fibrous as they mature and are generally better suited to ornamental or dried-flower use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse fresh young blooms to add colour and texture to salads, savoury dishes, platters and decorative garnishes. Harvest close to when they will be used for the best appearance and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact Flowers for Pots \u0026amp; Garden Beds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCelosia is a warm-season annual that performs particularly well in full sun. Its compact, upright growth makes it suitable for patio pots, window boxes, garden borders, raised beds and mass plantings where concentrated colour is wanted without tall, sprawling growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are long lasting and can also attract visiting pollinators. Mature plumes can be cut for fresh arrangements or dried for decorative use after they are no longer suitable for culinary harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Than an Ornamental Flower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCelosia belongs to the amaranth family and has additional edible uses beyond the flowers. Young leaves, tender shoots and young stems are also eaten as cooked leafy vegetables in several cuisines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this OzSprout product, however, the primary focus is growing \u003cstrong\u003ecolourful edible flower plumes\u003c\/strong\u003e for culinary and ornamental use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEasy to Grow in Warm Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCelosia prefers warm soil, strong light and reliable drainage. The tiny seeds should be sown shallowly at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–3mm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e and kept evenly moist during germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor seed raising, a light covering of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/vermiculite-growing-medium\"\u003eVermiculite Growing Medium\u003c\/a\u003e can help maintain surface moisture without burying the fine seed too deeply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder suitable conditions, germination generally occurs in approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e. Seedlings are sensitive to cold, so outdoor planting should wait until temperatures have warmed and frost risk has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWarm-Season Colour for Australian Gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Celosia handles warm conditions well and performs best with full sun, good airflow and moderate watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith suitable care, plants can produce long-lasting flower plumes throughout favourable warm weather, providing a combination of edible flowers, garden colour and decorative stems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozsprout","offers":[{"title":"50 seeds","offer_id":42801952522483,"sku":"CELOSIASEEDS-50SEEDS","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 seeds","offer_id":42801952555251,"sku":"CELOSIASEEDS-100SEEDS","price":6.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 seeds","offer_id":42801952588019,"sku":"CELOSIASEEDS-250SEEDS","price":15.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 seeds","offer_id":42801952620787,"sku":"CELOSIASEEDS-500SEEDS","price":28.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 seeds","offer_id":42801952653555,"sku":"CELOSIASEEDS-1000SEEDS","price":40.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2500 seeds","offer_id":42801952686323,"sku":"CELOSIASEEDS-2500SEEDS","price":85.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5000 seeds","offer_id":42801952719091,"sku":"CELOSIASEEDS-5000SEEDS","price":130.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/1446\/5779\/files\/Celosia-flower-seeds-firesticks-edible_77e26efd-67eb-4b82-91b3-4fdb78c0ad71.webp?v=1759265583","url":"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/celosia-edible-flower-seeds","provider":"OzSprout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}