Amaranth, Orange (Amaranthus hypochondriacus) seeds, organic
$2.95 – $20.10
Family: Amaranth (Amaranthacea)
Annual, 100 days to maturity.
Native to Guatamala. Stunning, bright orange flowers on plants to 6 feet tall. Young leaves colored green with orange ribs are edible as a pot herb. Seed is light colored, edible and excellent when cooked into a gruel. A patch of this plant is always a focal point in our gardens–easy to grow and recommended by us! Plant prefers full sun and regular garden soil. Direct seed in the spring garden and thin to about 1 foot apart. Harvest only after the mature seed may be rubbed from the flower head by hand. Thresh, winnow, and enjoy!
Packet contains 100 seeds
1 g contains ~1,200 seeds
5 g contains ~6,000 seeds
10 g contains ~12,000 seeds
Certified Organically Grown
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