Red Spike Amaranth
Red Spike Amaranth
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Red Spike is a deep red amaranth, perfect for late summer and fall arrangements. Amaranthus cruentus stays upright once cut while its feathery plumes keep their movement, and the young leaves are edible as a nutritious green.
At a glance
- Product type: Amaranth seeds (ornamental and greens)
- Vendor: MIgardener
- Botanical name: Amaranthus cruentus
- Heirloom and non-GMO
- Deep red, upright plumes
- Drought tolerant
- Packet priced at $2.00
Best for
- Fresh and dried cut-flower arrangements
- Fall and late-summer bouquets
- Edible young greens
- Drought-prone gardens
- Ornamental borders
- Seed saving
How to grow
Direct sow after the last frost in full sun and average, well-drained soil. Amaranth tolerates heat and drought well. Thin seedlings to give plants room. Harvest tender young leaves for greens, and cut plumes for arrangements as they color up.
Flavor profile
Young leaves are mild and spinach-like.
About MIgardener
MIgardener offers heirloom, non-GMO seed varieties for home gardeners.
Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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