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Growing Non-GMO All Red Leaf Amaranth Vegetable Seeds

Begin amaranth seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the final frost. Plant 4-5 seeds 0.25 inches deep into average and evenly moist soil in full sun. All Red Leaf Amaranth usually germinates in two weeks or less and can be transplanted into a pot or container just as readily as into the garden.

All Red Leaf Amaranth will continue to grow and put out new leaves all summer long but will expire at the first hard frost. When sprouting indoors, the seedlings need direct sunlight or a bright grow light to avoid legginess. In zone 9-10, seeds can optionally be sown at different times of the year with a perennial habit. Pinch back the plant when it has reached knee height to promote a more compact and bushy habit if desired. Amaranth does not usually overwinter well.

All Red Leaf Amaranth in the Vegetable Garden

All Red Leaf Amaranth is as beautiful as it is practical. It is perfect for vegetable gardens that also have an emphasis on beauty. Yet, it will bring beauty despite its surroundings. Try companion planting with corn, peppers, tomatoes, or eggplants to increase pest resistance.

Harvesting All Red Leaf Amaranth

The leaves are most commonly eaten like spinach, either fresh or cooked. Pluck off individual leaves for a cut-and-come-again method or harvest the entire plant at once for consumption. For cut-and-come-again, never harvest more than 1/3rd of the plant at a time to maintain its vigor. For Harvesting entirely, cut down to the soil level. The seeds are also harvested and eaten occasionally but must be cooked before eating.

About All Red Leaf Amaranth Garden Seeds

Amaranth is safe for human consumption but can cause issues in pets, especially dogs. Do not allow your pet to eat this plant.

Although Amaranthus tricolor is technically native to the tropics of South America, it has since been naturalized throughout most of the world's tropics and has become a favorite in many different countries. Amaranthus is also known as "Edible Amaranthus" and is a vegetable in Korea, India, Bangladesh, and the Caribbean. Amaranthus is also celebrated and grown worldwide for being able to convert CO2 at a much higher rate of efficiency than many other plants.

- Wikipedia - Amaranth

Amaranth seeds can be boiled and eaten like rice or risotto, ground, and mixed into baked goods to increase protein content, or sauteed in hot oil until puffed up like popcorn.

This variety of amaranth can also be known as Chinese Spinach or Pigweed.

Tips From Our Gardeners

"This easy-to-grow plant is a no-brainer for those looking for an ornamental and edible garden with plants that are just as beautiful as they are delicious!"

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

All Red Leaf Amaranth Seeds Per Package:

• 2 g - Wholesale - Approximately 57 Seeds
• 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 1,000 Seeds
• 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 4,000 Seeds
• 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 16,000 Seeds
• 5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 80,000 Seeds
• 25 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 400,000 Seeds
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