{"product_id":"red-edible-amaranth-seeds","title":"Red Edible Leaf Amaranth Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Edible Leaf Amaranth Seeds – Heat Loving Leafy Vegetable\u003cbr\u003eAmaranthus tricolor\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 1 packet of minimum 50 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Leaf Edible Amaranth is a fast-growing, nutrient-dense leafy green prized for its vibrant burgundy-red leaves and tender stems. Unlike grain amaranth grown for seed, this variety is cultivated specifically for its delicious, spinach-like leaves that can be harvested young for salads or cooked like traditional greens. The flavor is mild, slightly earthy, and becomes especially tender when sautéed, steamed, or added to soups, stir-fries, curries, and stews. Amaranth thrives in warm weather and is incredibly heat-tolerant, making it an excellent alternative to lettuce or spinach once summer temperatures rise. It grows quickly in full sun with well-draining soil and benefits from regular harvesting, which encourages fresh, tender regrowth. Perfect for cut-and-come-again harvests, raised beds, or containers, red leaf amaranth adds both beauty and productivity to any edible garden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun: \u003c\/strong\u003eDoes best getting 6 hours of sun a day. Grow in partial shade in hot climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater: \u003c\/strong\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAdd some \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3KXmhiD\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblood meal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e into the planting hole before transplanting or work some into the soil before direct sowing seeds. This one time application of fertilizer should be enough for the entire growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen \u0026amp; How To Sow Seeds: \u003c\/strong\u003eDirect sow after all danger of frost has passed. Or start in seed trays or containers 4 to 6 weeks before your last spring frost date.  Sprinkle a few seeds over the soil surface, pat down, cover with 1\/4 inch of soil, and water in. Direct sow or transplant 4 plants per square foot, or plant each one 10 to 12 inches apart. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 days after direct sowing the seed \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow \u0026amp; When To Harvest: \u003c\/strong\u003eHarvest leaves as needed. The tender new growth has the best flavor and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Downy mildew is common in cool, wet conditions and can spread rapidly, causing yellow spots on the leaves that eventually turn brown and die. Proper plant spacing to improve air flow helps. Spray with 1 cup of \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e3% hydrogen \u003c\/span\u003eperoxide per gallon of water every 3 to 5 days until you notice the spread has stopped. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Pests:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eCritters like rabbits love to munch on the plants. Protection from small animals might be required. Aphids are also common especially in spring. Use a strong spray of water to dislodge aphids from the leaves. For more severe infestations, spray with organic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" rel=\"noopener\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pdiaNb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einsecticidal soap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" rel=\"noopener\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3NeFdtH\" target=\"_blank\"\u003espinosad\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Tips\/Information: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerrasgarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48025872629985,"sku":"GREENS043","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/edibleredamaranthseeds2.jpg?v=1772201828","url":"https:\/\/www.jerrasgarden.com\/products\/red-edible-amaranth-seeds","provider":"Jerra's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}