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Amaranth, Red

Amaranthus  (Amaranth, Red)
Amaranthus

Red Amaranth is a salad herb with mildly flavored leaves. It adds a splash of rich color and extra nutrition to salads! The ornamental quality of its large, red-centered foliage makes a bold statement in the garden contrasting nicely with other herbs and bedding plants.

Growing Tips
Prefers sun and well drained soil. Harvest young leaves for best flavor.

Sowing Information
Direct sow in warm soil in spring after all danger of frost has past. Cover seeds with 1/8-1/4 inch fine soil. Thin seedlings to 12" apart. Days to maturity: 50


Height
2-4 Feet

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USDA Hardiness Zone
Annual

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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes
Border
Edging
Exposure
Sun Tolerant
Growth Rate in the Garden
Medium
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Late Spring / Early Summer
Late Summer
Soil Moisture Needs
Moist
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