Red Garnet Amaranth Seeds (Aimers International) 2700

$3.29

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 (6’6”) in height. Matures in 90-120 days.

How to Grow

Sow seed direct in a sunny spot when the soil reaches 21°C (70°F) or start indoors 3 weeks before plant out time. Germination occurs between 10 – 20 days.

Planting Depth: 3 mm (1/8”). Seed Spacing: 5 cm (2”). Thin to: 45 cm (16”). Row Width: 60 cm (24”)

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.

Additional information

Weight 0.003 kg
Dimensions 12 × 9.5 × 0.1 cm
Light

Days to Harvest

Degree of Difficulty

Frost Tolerance