Description
Red Garnet Amaranth Seeds (Aimers International) 2700. Variety originated in Mexico.
Approx. 1,000 seeds/pkt (1,450 seeds/gram)
Simply a beautiful looking edible plant! Colourful leaves can be used fresh or cooked. The plant can be left to mature and the seeds harvested for grain. Plants grow to 2 m in height. Matures in 90-120 days.
How to Grow
Sow seed direct in a sunny spot when the soil reaches 21°C or start indoors 3 weeks before plant out time. Germination occurs between 10-20 days.
Planting Depth: 3 mm. Seed Spacing: 5 cm. Thin to: 45 cm. Row Width: 60 cm.
COMMENTS: Young leaves harvested at 20-30 days are mild tasting and tender, perfect for fresh mixed greens salad. Mature seed heads are a favourite target of both native and fall migrating birds. 1,400 seeds per gram.
