Red Amaranth Heirloom Seeds - Planting Organics

Planting Organics Red Amaranth – Organic Heirloom Seeds

Name: Planting Organics Red Amaranth – Organic Heirloom Seeds
Brand: Planting Organics
SKU: 1140026
Price: 5.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

$5.00 $5.49

by Planting Organics

Type: Heirloom Seeds

Grow Red Amaranth from heirloom seed in your Australian home garden. These open-pollinated, untreated seeds are supplied by Planting Organics, with practical sowing and growing information below.

A beautiful red flower that thrives in any climate, Amaranth is a crop that has been used as a food staple and a beautiful ornamental plant for centuries. Amaranth is a food staple in Central America. The Amaranth flower has bright red flowers and some varieties have blue or purple flowers. Botanical name: Amaranthus tricolor.

Nutritious, edible leaves & grain
Mild, spinach-like flavor
Ornamental flowers attract bees
Grow as microgreens, sprouts, and salad baby leaves
Vibrant, crimson red leaves & grain.

SEEDS VARIETY

Open-pollinated, heirloom variety.
No GMOs and no chemical treatment.
Seeds per gram: 1000

STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE, THE BEST IN AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER IN THE FRIDGE.

No shipping to WA or Tasmania due to quarantine restrictions.

For larger quantities, please send us an email for a custom quote

Row Spacing: 50 - 75 cm
Plant Spacing: 50 cm
Sowing depth: 0.5 cm
Germination Soil Temperature: 24 °C
Germination Days: 5 - 10 days (suitable for baby leaf between 20 – 30 days)
Days to Maturity: 30 - 40 days
Planting Season: Spring and Summer
Position: Full sun. Rich, well-drained soil
Life Cycle: Annual

Storing Your Seeds

To help maintain the vitality and germination potential of your seeds, store them in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight.

A cupboard in a room with a stable temperature is ideal. For extra protection, keep your seeds in an airtight container or glass jar with a small amount of dry rice to help absorb excess moisture.