Quantity: 0.3 g
Name of Product: Amaranth | Red Garnet | Organic
Description: A flowering plant with deep burgundy stems, leaves and flowers. Amaranth has a mild earthy flavour.
Key Attributes: All parts of this plant are edible including leaves, stems, flowers and seeds and is also a great ornamental plant.
How to Use?:
- Eat raw in salads
- Use in Smoothies
Life Cycle: Annual
Soil Type: Rich, well-draining soil, high in organic matter and compost.
Growing Conditions: Full Sun. Pinch early flower buds and new growth to encourage leaf growth.
Planting Depth: Place on the surface of the soil and very lightly cover with soil
Days to Germination: 10 – 15 days
Planting Distance: Sow 2 - 3 seeds per cell and re-plant once plant is established at 12” apart.
Days to Maturity: 50 days
Height when Mature: 5’
Harvest: Harvest leaves or flowers once the plants is at least 12” tall.
Succession Planting: For a continuous supply, sow new seeds every 3 months.