{"product_id":"amaranth-edible-red-leaf-seeds","title":"Botanical Interests, Inc. - Edible Red Leaf Amaranth Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis amaranth has nutritious, flavorful foliage with a hearty spinach flavor that is sweet and slightly tangy. Amaranth loves the heat and is drought tolerant once established. It makes a great salad ingredient after spring greens have been harvested or are bolting. Steam, stir-fry, saute, or mix with spaghetti sauce, rice, or meatloaf. Easy to harvest, the seed is about 13% protein-higher than most other grains. 90-110 days to maturity if grown for seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e40–63 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAmaranthaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNative:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAsia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrost-sensitive annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExposure:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12\"–24\" tall; varieties grown for grain can get 3' or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVariety Info:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMedium green oval leaves with burgundy red stems and centers. Looks a bit like coleus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAttributes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHeat Tolerant, Frost Sensitive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to Sow Outside:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date; however, grows fastest when temperatures are warm. Soil temperature for germination should be at least 55°F, ideally 68°–75°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to Start Inside:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow in biodegradable pots; roots sensitive to disturbance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDays to Emerge:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5 – 15 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1\/8\"-1\/4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA group of 3 seeds every 6\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThinning:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen 1\" tall, thin to 1 every 6\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e FOLIAGE: Young leaves have a milder flavor than mature leaves. However, leaves are edible before plant blooms, between 7 and 9 weeks. The iron content of the plant doubles between the 7th and 9th week. SEED: Wait until seeds are mature and dry. Pull up plant and hang upside down in a warm, dry place; when completely dry, shake seed heads into paper bag. Seeds should be stored in an airtight container. One square yard of amaranth can produce 2 pounds of seed!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop with confidence when you shop at Southern Agriculture. All of our items are in stock and ship from Tulsa, Oklahoma.  If you have any questions you can email us at Sales@southornagriculture.shop\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWould you prefer to shop in-store? We have six locations located in Tulsa, Broken Arrow, and Owasso Oklahoma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Botanical Interests, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46840614224113,"sku":"7362100146","price":2.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0034\/3667\/5121\/files\/0146i_Amaranth-Edible-Red-Leaf_sgyppi.jpg?v=1756328697","url":"https:\/\/southornagriculture.shop\/products\/amaranth-edible-red-leaf-seeds","provider":"Southern Agriculture ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}