Red Garnet Amaranth 250 Seeds

Add a bold, dramatic splash of color to your garden with our Red Garnet Amaranth seeds. This stunning heirloom is a true multi-purpose plant, prized for its beautiful, deep red to fuchsia leaves and towering flower plumes. The young leaves are delicious and can be used just like spinach, while the mature seeds can be harvested and cooked like a nutritious grain. Reaching up to 10 feet tall, it makes a spectacular architectural statement in the back of a border and is a favorite of goldfinches.

What you’ll love

• The stunning, deep red color of the leaves and flower plumes.
• A dual-purpose edible: young leaves are like spinach and the seeds are a grain.
• A tall, architectural plant that adds a dramatic flair to the garden.
• A very tough plant that is tolerant of heat and drought.

Seed details

• Plant Name: Red Garnet Amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 250 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Annual
• Height: 6-10 feet
• Days to Maturity: 45 days for leaves, 90-100 for grain
• USDA Zone: 2-11
• Origin: American Grown

Growing instructions

• Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is very warm (at least 70F).
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
• Spacing: Sow seeds thinly and thin seedlings to 10-12 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.
• Watering: Keep soil moist for the most tender leaves. Mature plants are drought-tolerant.

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