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Amaranth Red Leaf Seeds - Amaranth Greens Seeds for Home Garden

Amaranth Red Leaf Seeds - Amaranth Greens Seeds for Home Garden

$16.89 USD
$16.89 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost or start indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in moist soil. Thin seedlings to 6–8 inches apart, with rows 12–18 inches apart. Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for continuous harvest.

How to Grow

Maintain consistently moist soil and avoid overwatering. Fertilize with organic compost or balanced fertilizer at planting. Apply mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds. Monitor for aphids, flea beetles, and caterpillars; use organic controls if needed.

Tips

Prefers warm, sunny conditions

Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage new growth

Suitable for containers, raised beds, and home gardens

Ideal for salads, stir-fries, soups, and garnishes

Succession planting ensures a continuous harvest

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Upright

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Upright / Bushy

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Mild

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Amaranth Red Leaf Seeds - Amaranth Greens Seeds for Home Garden
seed-type

Seed Type

Non-GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Vegetable

Red Leaf Amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor) is a fast-growing, heat-tolerant leafy green ideal for home gardens. Non-GMO and highly productive, it produces tender red and green leaves with a mild, slightly nutty flavor. Perfect for stir-fries, salads, soups, and garnishes, it thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Regular harvesting encourages continuous growth. Suitable for succession planting to maintain a steady supply of nutritious greens.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring / Fall

fruit-size

Fruit Size

N/A

plant-height

Plant Height

12–24 inches

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3–10

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

6–8 inches

planting-depth

Planting Depth

0.25 inch

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Warm

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000115581

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Red Leaf Amaranth a popular garden vegetable?

Red Leaf Amaranth is admired for its vibrant red foliage, fast-growing habit, and attractive appearance, making it a colorful addition to home vegetable gardens and edible landscapes.

Where can Red Leaf Amaranth be grown?

It grows well in vegetable gardens, raised beds, and large containers with fertile, well-drained soil and a location that receives plenty of sunlight.

When is the best time to harvest the leaves?

Harvest the young leaves as needed for tender greens, or allow them to mature further depending on your preferred leaf size and intended culinary use.

How can Red Leaf Amaranth be used in the kitchen?

The leaves are suitable for fresh salads, sautéing, steaming, stir-fries, soups, and a variety of everyday homemade recipes.

Does regular harvesting encourage continued leaf production?

Yes, harvesting the outer leaves regularly allows the center of the plant to continue producing fresh growth throughout the growing season under suitable conditions.

Can Red Leaf Amaranth be grown in containers?

Yes, it performs well in deep containers with nutrient-rich, well-drained soil, consistent moisture, and full sun, making it an excellent choice for patios, balconies, and small-space gardens.