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Edible Red Leaf Amaranth Seeds
Edible Red Leaf Amaranth Seeds
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Product Details
Product Details
This amaranth has nutritious, flavorful foliage with a hearty spinach flavor that is sweet and slightly tangy. Amaranth loves the heat and is drought tolerant once established. It makes a great salad ingredient after spring greens have been harvested or are bolting. Steam, stir-fry, saute, or mix with spaghetti sauce, rice, or meatloaf. Easy to harvest, the seed is about 13% protein-higher than most other grains. 90-110 days to maturity if grown for seeds.
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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 40–63 days
Family: Amaranthaceae
Native: Asia
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 12"–24" tall; varieties grown for grain can get 3' or more.
Variety Info: Medium green oval leaves with burgundy red stems and centers. Looks a bit like coleus.
Attributes: Heat Tolerant, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date; however, grows fastest when temperatures are warm. Soil temperature for germination should be at least 55°F, ideally 68°–75°F.
When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow in biodegradable pots; roots sensitive to disturbance.
Days to Emerge: 5 – 15 days
Seed Depth: 1/8"-1/4"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6"
Row Spacing: 12"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 6"
Growing Info
Harvesting: FOLIAGE: Young leaves have a milder flavor than mature leaves. However, leaves are edible before plant blooms, between 7 and 9 weeks. The iron content of the plant doubles between the 7th and 9th week. SEED: Wait until seeds are mature and dry. Pull up plant and hang upside down in a warm, dry place; when completely dry, shake seed heads into paper bag. Seeds should be stored in an airtight container. One square yard of amaranth can produce 2 pounds of seed!
- Freda T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 17, 20245 Stars
Have not planted yet but seeds were packed well. Will buy again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Katherine B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 4, 20245 Stars
The seeds popped up and grew well. and greens were good.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Norman L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 9, 20245 Stars
I was impressed with the packaging and quality of the seeds, as well as the selection, description, and planting instructions. I am unable to provide pictures as of yet, because the plants were nearly completely eaten by earwigs and pill bugs. This was my fault, not the quality or viability of the seeds, as I had made a mistake at the beginning of the season in incorporating dry leaves into the soil -- an action which I learned later prohibited any good growth of garden plants. The leaves had not had time to decompose, and they attracted the type of insects which are natural decomposers! These same insects love to eat fresh tender seedlings as well -- perhaps even more so! It wasn't until I partially remedied the situation by treating with Sluggo Plus that the plants began to recover from the insect damage. They are starting to look better, but not good enough for a picture yet!
I am looking forward to watching them grow. They look like they will be beautiful, and useful plants!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJul 30, 2024Hey Norman, Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you have better luck next time! We're looking forward to seeing the photos! Keep on growing 🌻️
- EdithVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 9, 20225 Stars
These grew wherever I scattered the seed. They are true to picture on the packet.
- YENVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 9, 20225 Stars
Thank you so much! Red Leaf Amaranth is a wonderful Edible plant to have .
