Description: Amaranthaceae, Amaranthus cruentus, HOPI Red Dye Amaranth Seeds. Historically, grown as a dye plant by the Southwestern Hopi Nation. This variety has the reddest seedlings of any amaranth, making it a natural for micro-green mixes. Plant has bright red, stems and foliage. Beautiful tall, scarlet, feathery bracts and scarlet-red leaves which adds bright color to any garden, and bite to baby leaf salads. Mature leaves can be cooked in a multitude of ways like kale or spinach. Plants reach 4-6 feet tall and produce beautiful black seeds that are nutritious and easy to process for eating. 21 days baby leaf. 70 days to flower. 110 days to seed. Annual. Auction includes 500+ Heirloom Seeds. Grown organically in a clean environment without pesticides. Feel free to ask questions. Thank you.
Price: 4.99 USD
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
End Time: 2024-12-06T00:47:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Warm, Hot
Planting Time: 105-115 days to maturity
Common Name: Amaranth
Color: Red
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Custom Bundle: No
MPN: None
Brand: Heirloom
Season of Interest: Summer
Type: Ancient Grain
Life Cycle: Annual
Watering: Medium
Genus: Amaranthus Cruentus
Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun
Features: Edible, Flowering
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
