Description: Easy to grow in your garden or containers, Amaranth greens are nutrition power houses! Mild tasting like spinach, can be cooked with lentils, added to soups or eaten raw in salads. Sow seeds after last frost. Protect seedlings from extreme temperatures. Keep moist, but do not over water. Germinates within a week. Leaves can be harvested in 21 to 25 days. Prefers warm weather. Does not tolerate frost. Latin Name: Amaranthus tricolor Other Names: Keerai, Hin Choy, Calaloo, Chinese/Tropical spinach Season of interest: Spring/Summer Days to Maturity: 25-35 Hardiness Zone: All zones as summer annual. Will not tolerate frost Temperature: 68-75 F Planting Depth: 1/8-1/4" Sprinkle on wet soil and cover lightly. Keep moist Plant Spacing: 1" Row Spacing: 12" Growth Habit: upright; plant height 12-14" Soil Preference: Moist, Composted soil Temp Preference: hot, humid 65-95 F; Water as required Light Preference: Full southern exposure; thrives in hot temperatures Pests/diseases: No major pests or diseases Use in any recipe instead of Spinach. Seed count is approximate. Seeds are packed by weight. We guarantee that the pack has a minimum of 1g of seed. SHIPPINGShipping is via USPS First Class mail (Shipping cost includes postage and cost of tracking) A tracking link to USPS Intelligent Mail barcode will be provided after the order has shipped. Please look for an Ebay message with details.We combine shipping; You will never pay over $4.50 no matter how much you buy.
Price: 2.99 USD
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-08-03T17:14:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0.68 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Features: Edible, Fast Growing
Vegetable Type: Spinach
Cultivating Difficulty: Very Easy
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 13 ( 60 °F)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Genus: Amaranthus
Growth Habit: erect herbaceous
Climate: Tropical
Common Name: Amaranth
Soil Type: Loam
Brand: Unbranded
Color: Red
Life Cycle: Annual
Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun
Type: Vegetable Seeds
Watering: Medium
