{"product_id":"organic-amaranth-burgundy-1-oz-eqfcv4","title":"Organic Amaranth, Burgundy (1 oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmaranth\u003c\/strong\u003e - Burgundy - \u003ci\u003eAmaranthus hypochondriacus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTender Annual\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom. The white seeds were an important grain in the Aztec diet.Amaranth grain is gluten free and a complete protein, meaning it contains all the essential amino acids including lysine, which is lacking in cereal grains. Grow this as a nutritious, rice-like grain, or for the bright leaves to use in salads. Amaranth is an edible landscaping star with its human height and plumed flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaranth is a pseudo cereal, meaning the seed is used like a cereal grain, even though it is a broadleaf plant not a grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaranth likes loam and silty loam soil. It is very drought tolerant so water only when dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct seed after soil has begun to warm in spring. The seed is very fine so you can mix it with a carrier like sand or dry coffee grounds. Scatter the seed and rake it in lightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e For greens, harvest the entire plant before flowers appear. For seeds, harvest after flowers have turned to seed, by cutting the stalk and letting it cure for a few days in a sunny location. Bring it in at night to avoid moisture. Once dried, shake into a paper bag and filter with a sieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-90°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-10 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight At Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6’-8’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing After Thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\"-12\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox Seeds per Ounce:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29,531 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee our larger collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/collections\/amaranth-seeds\"\u003eamaranth seeds for sale\u003c\/a\u003e, as well as our companion guide on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/blogs\/articles\/red-amaranth-from-seed-to-table\"\u003egrowing red amaranth\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaceful Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49535122145508,"sku":"SNV8457B","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/0290\/0196\/files\/organic-amaranth-burgundy-1-oz_b5d1188a-7bf3-4656-9ec6-b5a659c88e6e.jpg?v=1785398174","url":"https:\/\/groworganics.shop\/products\/organic-amaranth-burgundy-1-oz-eqfcv4","provider":"Westbridge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}