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Hopi Red Dye Amaranth Seeds MU560-1

MU560A - Hopi Red Dye Organic

Regular price $4.69 $0.00

A. hypochondriacus. Sow Hopi Red Dye Organic Amaranth seeds in the organic vegetable garden, and grow some history. This variety looks spectacular as micro-greens, but it’s also ornamental in the garden, and grows prolific seed heads that are chock full of seeds that can be ground into gluten free flour. Or use the whole plant to create intense red dye as in the Hopi tradition. This is a truly multi-purpose plant. Harvesting Amaranth seeds is easy to do. The luxurious flower clusters make excellent cut flowers, and contrast well with any white flowers in a bouquet.

Matures in 21 days to baby greens, 110 days for seeds. (Open-pollinated seeds)

  • Certified organic Amaranth seeds
  • Traditional dye variety
  • Grow as micro-greens
  • Collect gluten free seeds
  • Matures in 21-110 days

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How To Grow

Whether you’re growing amaranth from seed for its nutritious leaves or its high-protein, gluten-free grains, it is easy to grow if you can provide warm soil and lots of sunlight. Amaranth is closely related to quinoa, but also beets, Swiss chard, and many other food crops. Follow along with this handy How to Grow Amaranth Seeds Guide and grow edible grains.