Collection: Amaranthus Seeds

Amaranthus refers to a group of about 70 annual or short-lived perennials. The leaves feature pronounced veins and long petioles and they can be green or red in color.

Amaranth is one of the few plants that properly combines beauty and nutrition Amaranthus spp.

The leaves can be green or a variety of colours including variegated and are consumed in the same way that spinach and chard are. Some species and variants have stunning huge brilliantly colored blooms.

Amaranth is also known as Chinese spinach and its origin is unknown due to its widespread distribution. A. cruentus A. blitum A. dubius and A. tricolour are the four major species produced as vegetables.

Amaranth varieties

Out of 70 varieties only around twelve species of the Amaranthus genus are grown around the world either as ornamental or as edibles for their grain or leaves. Within that dozen though there are a slew of popular varieties.

Amaranthus caudatus Coral Fountain Amaranthus caudatus Dreadlocks Amaranthus hypochondriacus Green Thumb Amaranthus tristis tricolor Amaranthus cruentus Hopi Red Dye and other varieties are among the most popular among gardeners.

How many days will amaranthus seeds will take to sprout

Amaranth is a fairly simple plant to grow. They can handle some crowding and look great in clumps or groupings. You can notice the germination in amaranths within 3-14 days.

How to grow amaranthus tricolor from seed

Amaranth plants thrive in ordinary to rich well-draining soil with a balanced nitrogen and phosphorus content. Cover your seeds with only 116 of potting mix.

Place a humidity dome over the containers until germination occurs or spread a thin layer of vermiculite over the pots to keep them at 65-75F with uniformly wet conditions.

In 3-14 days you should witness sprouting. To avoid competition it's necessary to eradicate any grasses from around the seedlings while there still small.

Mulch helps to keep weeds at bay while also conserving soil moisture. Extra irrigation during dry months and fertilizer application once or twice during the growing season will help the plants.

Where to get amaranthus seeds

Amaranth produces huge flower heads and broad leaves which generate thousands of protein-rich seeds. To cultivate this nutrient-dense plant in your yard you'll need to start with the best seeds you can find.

Nurserylive can provide you with high-quality Organic Amaranth Seeds that have a high germination rate and are unadulterated. The seeds of amaranth are small yellowish and spherical.

Amaranth has three times the fiber content of wheat and five times the iron content of wheat. So what are you holding out for Now is the time to order your Amaranthus seeds.