Amaranth-Red

Red Garnet Amaranth Amaranthus tricolor A leafy green from the amaranth family with gorgeous red/green variegated leaves. They will take on a deeper red when exposed to heat, and direct sunlight. The leaves are higher in calcium and niacin than spinach. The young fresh tender leaves are great in a salad. It's also very popular in Asian stir fries, as well as African soups . Very heat tolerant green, grown as a summer crop here in Central Florida. Days to germination  5-15 days Days to maturity 60-90 days Life cycle Annual Plant time Spring through Summer; harvest into early Fall Spacing 6-18 inches Sun Full sun Soil temperature 60-90 degrees Optimum soil P.H 6.1-7.0 Height 12-36 inches Harvest Harvest amaranth leaves as needed. The younger leaves are better raw and the older leaves are better cooked due to oxalates. Tip the plant for a more bushy plant. Seeds are eaten as a healthy grain.