Description
Amaranthus cruentus
Hot indeed! Each 6’ tall stunner can make over 100,000 delicious, nutritious seeds!
Amaranth was a staple grain of the Aztec people in Mexico. It also played a large role in Aztec festivals and ceremonies, and was thus outlawed by the Spanish colonizers. The importance of this plant was not forgotten, and lucky for us, many Aztec people rebelled by continuing to grow and save the seed.
This festive, warm orange amaranth grows to over 6’ tall with glorious heads that measure more than 1’ tall and wide! Young leaves have distinct yellow ribs and are a nice addition to salads. They can also be cooked like spinach. There’s a reason amaranth has been cultivated by Maya, Aztec, and Incan people for thousands of years—the golden-white, gluten free seeds are edible and highly nutritious, packed with protein, fiber, micronutrients, and antioxidants. Easy to thresh! Spectacular cut flower, excellent for large fall arrangements.
Seeds grown by Twisp River Seed in Twisp, WA and Drunken Sailor Farm in Boise, ID.
250 seeds
Directions: Direct seed after last frost or start indoors early. Thin to 12" for bigger seed heads.
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Planting Depth |
Seed Spacing |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
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⅛” |
6” |
3-15 |
65-75 |