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Amaranth 'Red Leaf' – 100 Seeds
Amaranth 'Red Leaf' – 100 Seeds
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Red amaranth growing facts
| Botanical name | Listed as Amaranthus viridis; red leaf types are usually A. tricolor or A. dubius |
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| Plant type | Warm-season annual |
| When to sow | After last frost when soil is above 65°F; in Texas, April–August |
| Sowing depth | 1/8–1/4 inch |
| Spacing | 6–12 inches apart for greens |
| Germination | 5–10 days in warm soil |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Days to harvest | Leaves in about 30–45 days |
| Seeds per pack | 100 |
| Shipping | Ships from Texas within 1–2 business days |
Red Amaranth
Red amaranth is a fast-growing, heat-loving leafy green with deep red to burgundy leaves. It is a favorite in Indian, Southeast Asian, African, and Caribbean cooking, where the young leaves and tender stems are stir-fried, added to dal and curries, or cooked like spinach. The colorful foliage also looks great in the garden.
- Edible parts: Young leaves and tender stems; mature seeds can also be harvested
- Type: Warm-season annual
- When to sow: After last frost when soil is above 65°F. In Texas, sow April–August.
- Seed depth: 1/8–1/4 inch
- Spacing: 6–12 inches apart for greens
- Germination: 5–10 days in warm soil
- Light: Full sun
- Days to harvest: Leaves in about 30–45 days
Tip: Pinch the growing tips to keep plants bushy and producing. Amaranth can self-seed heavily, so cut flower heads before seeds drop if you don't want volunteers.
Red amaranth FAQ
When should I plant amaranth in Texas?
Sow after the last frost through late summer. It handles heat well and grows fastest in warm soil.
How do I harvest amaranth greens?
Pick young leaves and tender tips, or cut whole young plants; pinching tips encourages new growth.
Will it reseed?
Yes, amaranth can self-seed heavily. Cut flower heads before seeds drop if you don't want volunteers.
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Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.
Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.
Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.