This is a dramatic plant with dark red foliage and bright red flowerspires. The leaves are delicious and nutritious in salads, especially as baby leaves. The flowers make stunning bouquets. Their seedheads produce a toastable grain similar to quinoa. They thrive in extremely high heat over 100 degrees.
To plant, simply sow the seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil and water regularly. Amaranth plants thrive in full sun and can grow up to 6 feet tall, making them a striking addition to any garden. Harvest the leaves when they are young and tender for a delicious addition to salads, stir-fries, and soups.
- Plant Type: Salad Green
- Latin Name: Amaranthus cruentus
- Packed For: 2024
- Days to Maturity: 45
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Growth Habit: Branching
- Planting Time: Spring and Fall
- Hybrid Status: Open-Pollinated
- Hardy to Zone: 2
- Frost Tolerance: Frost Tolerant
- Heat Tolerance: Heat Tolerant 100+
- Approximate Weight in Grams: 0.2
- Approximate Seed Count: 250
- Sun Needs: Full or partial sun
- Water Needs: Medium watering
- Planting Instructions: Sow directly, 1/4 inch deep
- Fullgrown Plant Size: 6 feet tall
Image Credit: "Red Amaranth" by Tobyotter is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Garnet Red Amaranth Seeds
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