Amaranth Burgundy Organic Seed

Amaranthus hypochondriacus

Item #2012

Annual. These majestic plants make a lovely backdrop in the flower garden. The dramatic burgundy plumes produce beige seeds that are very high in protein and other nutrients. Cook like rice for a side dish or pop like popcorn! You can pick leaves when very young for salads and steaming.

This packet plants five 10 foot rows.

Annual

Blooms summer to fall

5' – 8' tall

Days to Emerge:
3 - 10 days

Seed Depth:
1/4"

Seed Spacing:
A group of 3 seeds
every 18"

Thinning:
When 3" tall,
thin to 1 every 18"

When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost.

When to start inside: 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost.

Special germination instructions: Germination is best when soil temperature is 65° to 75° F.

Artist: Jackie McFarland