Red Garnet Amaranth is a stunning multi-purpose heirloom plant prized for its vibrant deep red foliage, edible leaves, nutritious grain, and ornamental beauty. The striking oval-shaped leaves add rich color to gardens while also serving as a delicious and nutritious addition to fresh salads, stir fries, and cooked dishes.
In addition to its flavorful leafy greens, Red Garnet Amaranth also produces beautiful seed heads that can be harvested and used as grain or left standing to attract birds and wildlife. This versatility makes it an excellent choice for edible landscaping, homesteads, pollinator gardens, wildlife plots, and ornamental garden beds.
Fast growing and highly productive, Red Garnet Amaranth thrives in warm sunny conditions with well-drained soil. A favorite among gardeners seeking beauty, nutrition, and multifunctional plants in one impressive heirloom variety.
Red Garnet Amaranth Seed Details
- Quantity: 500 Seeds
- Plant Type: Heirloom Amaranth
- Leaf Color: Deep Garnet Red
- Flavor: Mild Earthy Flavor
- Growth Habit: Upright Bushy Plants
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun
- Ideal Uses: Salads, Stir Fry, Grain Production, Ornamental Gardens, Wildlife Forage, Pollinator Gardens, Homesteads
How to Grow
To grow Red Garnet Amaranth, select a location with full sun and well-drained fertile soil. If growing in containers, be sure pots have adequate drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
Sow seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep and about 1 inch apart directly into prepared soil or containers. Water gently after planting to keep the soil evenly moist but not overly saturated.
Amaranth benefits from regular deep watering, especially during hot dry periods. Applying a balanced fertilizer every couple of weeks can help encourage strong healthy growth.
As plants mature, pinch back the growing tips to encourage branching and fuller bushier growth. Leaves can be harvested continually for fresh salads, stir fries, and cooking while seed heads may later be harvested for grain or wildlife forage.
