Description
Amaranthus cruentus
Stunning dark red leaves and pendulous, deep maroon flowers. Natural dye plant!
Hopi people use this Amaranth to make pink piki bread. Make your own dye for clothes and yarn with this epic cut flower! Adds beautiful contrast in edible landscapes. Young leaves are tasty! Will self-seed; 3-4' tall.
Days to maturity: 10-21 days for edible leaves, 70 days for flowers, 110 days for edible seed.
Seeds grown by Drunken Sailor Farm in Boise, ID.
250 seeds.
Directions: Direct seed after last frost or start indoors early and transplant outside after frost. Thin to 18-24"
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Planting Depth |
Seed Spacing |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
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1/8” |
12" |
3-15 |
70 |
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