AMARANTH ‘GREEN’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Amaranthus tricolor
- Highly nutritious leafy green, rich in vitamins A, C, and iron.
- Grows quickly, producing tender leaves ideal for salads, stir-fries, and soups.
- Young leaves have a mild, slightly nutty flavor.
- Excellent source of protein and dietary fiber.
- Drought-tolerant and heat-resistant, making it suitable for a variety of climates.
- Can be harvested multiple times over the growing season.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual, grows up to 100 cm in height
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: October – April
- Cool: November – February (in frost-free regions)
- Subtropical: September – May
- Tropical: All year round
- Germination: 5 – 10 days
- Depth: 0.5 cm deep
- Position: Full sun for best results
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or trays for transplanting
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 – 7.5; enrich with compost prior to planting
- Rows: 30 cm apart
- Spacing: 15 – 20 cm between plants
Details:
- Water regularly but avoid waterlogging the soil.
- Harvest young leaves as needed for continuous growth.
- Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizers to prevent bitter-tasting leaves.
Harvest:
40 – 60 days from sowing
Growing Instructions
- Amaranth thrives in warm weather with plenty of sunlight.
- Sow seeds directly into well-prepared garden beds or trays, ensuring soil is loose and fertile.
- Thin seedlings as they grow to prevent overcrowding.
- Regularly harvest young leaves for the best flavor and encourage further growth.
- In hotter climates, provide some afternoon shade to protect plants from excessive heat.
