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Amaranth, Aztec Mix

Always Open-Pollinated and Unpatented
  • Sold out

Description

Amaranthus spp.

The diversity of amaranth shapes, forms, and colors is on full display with this mix!

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. 

The ways people have interacted with amaranth for thousands of years are as diverse and adaptable as the plant itself. Leaves and seeds are food, and flowers are used for dyeing and in beautiful arrangements. Gardeners throughout time have selected forms of amaranth to suit their needs, from 6’ tall uprights that produce nutritious seeds to smaller, daintier versions with curious, pendulous seed heads that show off in an ornamental garden. You can join in the fun by planting this mix in your own garden!

This mix includes Amaranth Hot Biscuits, Amaranth Emerald Tassels, and Amaranth Hopi Red Dye.

On occasion, we substitute a different but similar variety into our mixes due to inventory changes. After you receive your mix, you can check the printed information on the back of the packet to see the ingredients of the mix.

250 seeds.

Directions: Direct seed after last frost or start indoors early. Thin to 12" for bigger flowers.

Planting Depth

Seed Spacing

Days to Germination

Days to Maturity

⅛”

6”

3-15

65-75
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Load image into Gallery viewer, Amaranth, Aztec Mix
Load image into Gallery viewer, Aztec Amaranth seeds

Amaranth, Aztec Mix

Always Open-Pollinated and Unpatented
  • Sold out

Description

Amaranthus spp.

The diversity of amaranth shapes, forms, and colors is on full display with this mix!

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. 

The ways people have interacted with amaranth for thousands of years are as diverse and adaptable as the plant itself. Leaves and seeds are food, and flowers are used for dyeing and in beautiful arrangements. Gardeners throughout time have selected forms of amaranth to suit their needs, from 6’ tall uprights that produce nutritious seeds to smaller, daintier versions with curious, pendulous seed heads that show off in an ornamental garden. You can join in the fun by planting this mix in your own garden!

This mix includes Amaranth Hot Biscuits, Amaranth Emerald Tassels, and Amaranth Hopi Red Dye.

On occasion, we substitute a different but similar variety into our mixes due to inventory changes. After you receive your mix, you can check the printed information on the back of the packet to see the ingredients of the mix.

250 seeds.

Directions: Direct seed after last frost or start indoors early. Thin to 12" for bigger flowers.

Planting Depth

Seed Spacing

Days to Germination

Days to Maturity

⅛”

6”

3-15

65-75