| Management number | 250448431 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$9.72 | Model Number | 250448431 | ||
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Greens - Red Amaranth - Amaranthus viridus
Annual Red Amaranth variety grows beautiful red-striped edible leaves for fresh and cooked uses. This is a favorite vegetable in Chinese and Vietnamese stir-fries and the red leaves will color the dish red. Unlike many other greens, such as mustard and spinach, red amaranth loves the heat so when your cool weather greens are done heat loving red amaranth will keep you well supplied with tasty, flavorful greens. Red amaranth seeds are also edible and are a versatile pseudo grain.
Did You Know? Red amaranth plant leaves contain three times the calcium and five times the niacin of spinach leaves.
Soil Temperature: 60-90°F
Planting Depth: 3/8"
Germination: 3-10 Days
Height At Maturity: 3'-6'
Days to Maturity: 50 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 6"-18"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 250 Seeds
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