Amaranth Seeds - Red Garnet OPEN POLLINATED

Buy Amaranth Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk

Unit Size	Unit Price	Savings	Qty
Packet	$3.95
1 Ounce Package	$11.95
1/4 Pound Package	$28.95	39%
1 Pound Sack	$69.95	63%	Notify Me
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Easy to grow, great for sprouts, greens or grains
Sprouts with Attractive Color
Excellent for Microgreens or Sprouting

Shipping Schedule

Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.

Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials	Shipping Begins
Zones 9 - 12	Late February to Early March
Zone 8	Early to Mid March
Zone 7	Mid to Late March
Zone 6	Early April
Zone 5	Late April
Zones 2 - 4	Late April to Early May
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted.
Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris	Shipping Begins
All Zones	Late August
Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs	Shipping Begins
Zones 2 - 4	Mid September
Zone 5	Mid to Late September
Zone 6	Late September
Zone 7	Late September to Early October
Zones 8 - 12	Early to Mid October
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted.
Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials*	Shipping Begins
All Zones	Mid October
*Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots

Product Description

Grow Heirloom Amaranthus - Plant Red Garnet Amaranth Seeds

Beautiful dark red/fuchsia blooms top large plants that can reach up to 10 feet tall! Beyond its aesthetic qualities, young leaves can be used for greens, and flower heads fill with seeds that can be toasted and eaten as grains. Because of its stunning height, seed-filled flower heads make a great source of food for goldfinches and other birds flying by. Makes a wonderfully nutritious micro-green as well!

Fast Facts

Name:	Amaranth Seeds - Red Garnet
Botanical Name:	Amaranthus tricolor
Life Cycle:	Annual
Light Requirement:	Full Sun
Planting Season:	Warm Season
Plant Type:	Dark Red-Fuchsia Blooms atop Large Upright Plants
Features:	Open Pollinated, Good for Microgreens, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Drought Tolerant
Days to Maturity:	90-120 Days, Microgreen 16-25 Days
Plant Spacing:	10-14 inches
Planting Depth:	1/4 inch
Sowing Method:	Start Indoors, Direct Sow
Cold Stratification:	No
Seeds per Pound:	10, 400
Hardiness Zones:	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Ships:	Year Round

Planting Instructions

When to Plant

Amaranth can be planted inside or outside in the Spring, but we’d recommend starting the seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost. If you decide to plant outside, wait until the soil is warm.

How to Grow

Amaranth needs full sun and can be grown in almost any well-drained soil besides dense clay. Plant your seeds about 10-12 inches apart and cover lightly with soil. They will germinate within 3-4 days if the temperatures are between 60-90 degrees F. When moving your seeds outside, sow them 1.5 to 2 feet apart. Amaranth is drought and heat resistant, so it is only necessary to water once or twice a week during dry periods. For taller plants, add fertilizer once or twice a year or add compost. Amaranth grows between 4 and 6 feet tall but with particularly rich soil with plenty of nitrogen and phosphorous, the plants can get to around 8 feet!

How to Harvest

Amaranth will flower until the first hard frost, so there will be plenty of seeds to harvest! Seeds from the flowers are usually ready for harvest after 3 months. To harvest, shake the flower heads and catch the falling seeds.

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Annual and upright growing, with bold and colorful plumes
Dark summer blooms that appear in the summer, great for containers or direct sowing
Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas