The Red Garnet Amaranth is a lovely and versatile vegetable, grain, or ornamental. The young leaves are a colorful addition to any salad and an excellent spinach substitute. Eventually, the plant matures into a five-foot-tall ornamental distinguished by its dramatic burgundy leaves. A source for red dye.
100 seeds
PLANTING
Amaranthus caudatus
Germination:10-15 days
Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 70-80F
Seed Planting Depth:On the surface, lightly cover.
Sowing IndoorsStart indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-80F soil temperature. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot.Thin to the strongest seedling. Transplant after last frost, 6-12″ apart.
Sowing Outdoors:After the last frost when the soil temperature reaches70F. Sow a few seeds every 3-6″, thin to 6-12″ apart.
Harvest:Start picking young leaves when plants are 12″ tall.
Tips: Red Garnet Amaranth should be planted infertile, well-drained soil.Amend with compost or well-rotted manure.Pinch plants back to encourage young leavesto grow.
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