{"product_id":"50-seeds-red-amaranth-amaranthus-cruentus-leafy-grain-plant","title":"50 Seeds Red Amaranth Amaranthus cruentus Leafy Grain Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Amaranth is a versatile, fast-growing annual known for its vibrant magenta-red leaves and seed heads, adding bold color and texture to beds, borders, and edible gardens. Both the tender leaves and the tiny protein-rich seeds are valued in kitchens around the world, making it a rewarding dual-purpose plant for growers of all experience levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe young leaves can be harvested for salads, stir-fries, and soups, while the mature grain-like seeds are used in porridges, baked goods, and cereals. Plants grow upright and can reach several feet tall, producing striking bronze-red plumes that persist into late summer and attract beneficial insects. A warm-season crop that thrives in full sun, Red Amaranth works well in vegetable plots, cut-flower arrangements, and ornamental borders where its bold foliage provides season-long contrast.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Amaranthus cruentus\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Annual\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright, bushy\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, fertile loam\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: 60-90\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 2-11 (as annual)\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: 7-14 days at 70-75F\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, do not cover deeply\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 12-18 inches apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Warm-season grower, drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663352397960,"sku":"EXGA-1210","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_034d9180-8439-44bf-b90a-e53674104f6e.png?v=1791896759","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/50-seeds-red-amaranth-amaranthus-cruentus-leafy-grain-plant","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}