About This

• Beautiful - Large premium packet of Red Garnet Amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor) seed. Red Garnet Amaranth is a stunning plant that can reach 6' tall or more and will attract a lot of attention! The leaves are edible, cooked or raw. The magenta flower seed heads can be harvested as grain or left on the plant to feed the birds. Minimum of 1 g (about 1300 seeds) per packet.
• Productive - Amaranth germinates in 14-21 days when soil temps are 65-75°F. Plant 1/8” deep and space 6-12” apart in an area with full sun. This variety will grow 6’ tall with a spread of 1-2’. Seed heads will mature in 50-60 days, plant in USDA zones 5-12.
• Good Eats - Produces edible leaves and seed heads that can be eaten or left to feed goldfinches and other wildlife. Young leaves can be harvested and eaten as greens, or try toasting the grains. It is lovely in flower beds or your vegetable garden!
• Easy to Grow - Instructions included on each packet. Plus, we are available to answer all your questions. If these seeds don’t germinate, we will happily make it right for you.
• Safe and Sustainable - Our operation is fully solar powered, and Sow Right Seeds has taken the Safe Seed Pledge to sell only fresh Non-GMO heirloom seeds for you and your family.

Overview

• Plant or Animal Product Type : Flower
• Indoor/Outdoor Usage : Outdoor
• Brand : Sow Right Seeds
• Material Feature : GMO Free, Heirloom
• Color : Red
• Special Feature : High Germination Rate
• Expected Blooming Period : Summer to Fall
• Sunlight Exposure : Full Sun
• Unit Count : 2.0 Count
• Soil Type : Sandy Soil