Red Leaf Amaranth Seeds

$3.49

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Description

Amaranthus tricolor. Also known as Chinese spinach. This heat lover is a very nutritious leaf vegetable. This variety has large, fleshy, pale-green or burgundy and green leaves that can be enjoyed raw in salads. They can also be cooked quickly, faster than spinach. Plant Red Leaf amaranth seeds in early summer in warm soil with good drainage. Enjoy as micro-greens, baby leaf salad greens, or full size cooked greens. The flavour pairs well with garlic and oyster sauce. The plants reach about waist high before flowering in late summer. Be sure to harvest before the flowering stage for the best flavour.

Matures in 40-60 days. (Open-pollinated seeds)

1 gram (approx. 1750 seeds)

Difficulty
Easy.

Season & Zone
Season: Warm season. Amaranth is very much a summer crop.
Exposure: Full sun.
Zone: Will produce reliably in Zones 7 and up. Needs a nice hot summer for its entire growth period of 40-50 days.

Timing
Direct sow in late May to early June. Optimal soil temperature: 18-24°C (65-75°F).

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