Red Leaf Amaranth
Red Leaf Amaranth
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Red Leaf Amaranth is a warm-season spinach substitute with sweet, slightly tangy heart-shaped leaves. Used as a green across Africa, India, and the Caribbean, it has 13 percent more protein than many other grains and doubles as a cut-flower accent.
At a glance
- Product type: Amaranth seeds (greens)
- Vendor: MIgardener
- Heirloom and non-GMO
- Heart-shaped red-green leaves
- Warm-season spinach substitute
- Heat tolerant
- Packet priced at $2.00
Best for
- Soups and salads
- Cooked greens like spinach
- Cut-flower arrangements
- Hot-climate gardens
- Nutrient-dense plantings
- Seed saving
How to grow
Direct sow after the last frost in full sun and average soil. Amaranth thrives in heat. Thin seedlings to give plants room. Harvest young, tender leaves through the season for the best flavor and texture.
Flavor profile
Sweet and slightly tangy, much like spinach.
About MIgardener
MIgardener offers heirloom, non-GMO seed varieties for home gardeners.
Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
- Size
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