Amaranth Red Garnet (Organic)
Amaranthus tricolour
S0013
An edible ornamental, Amaranth 'Red Garnet' features stunning burgundy foliage, fluffy crimson flowers which are followed by seeds which can be consumed as a grain, ground to make flour or used for shoots and microgreens. Also suitable for attracting beneficial insects and birds into your garden.
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Product information
A stunning variety of amaranth grown for its deep red tender leaves with a mild, spinach-like flavour that's perfect for salads or sautéing, as well as for its unusual flowers which are followed by edible seeds often used as a pseudo-grain. Popular in warmer climates where leaf colour is at it's best, this variety is also tolerant of short periods of drought as well as some frost.
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Product Information
A stunning variety of amaranth grown for its deep red tender leaves with a mild, spinach-like flavour that's perfect for salads or sautéing, as well as for its unusual flowers which are followed by edible seeds often used as a pseudo-grain. Popular in warmer climates where leaf colour is at it's best, this variety is also tolerant of short periods of drought as well as some frost.How to grow
Easy to grow from seed, sow amaranth seeds directly after the last frost. Select a position in full sun and sow in an enriched, well-drained soil, spacing seeds around 30-45 centimeters apart. Cover the seeds lightly with soil or compost and water gently. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which usually occurs within 7-14 days.
Growing information
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Seed sowing
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Seed count:
500
Sow method:
Sow direct
Germination:
92
Sow distance:
60cm
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Seed sowing times
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Cool:
Sep-Nov
Warm:
Jan-Mar,Aug-Dec
Hot:
Mar-Aug
Sub-tropical:
Jan-Apr,Aug-Dec
Tropical:
Mar-Aug
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| Growing needs |
Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Drought tolerant
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Tender Annual
Height:
1.8m
Width:
60cm
Flower colour:
Burgundy
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