Red Leaf Amaranth

Amaranthus tricolor, commonly known as Chinese spinach, is a heat-loving nutritious leaf vegetable perfect for warm-season gardening. This variety produces large, fleshy leaves in pale-green or striking burgundy and green hues, ideal for raw salads or quick cooking; faster than traditional spinach. Sow seeds in early summer in warm, well-draining soil. Harvest as delicate micro-greens, tender baby leaf salad greens, or full-sized cooked leaves. The plants grow to about waist height before flowering in late summer; harvest before flowering for optimal flavor. The earthy taste pairs beautifully with garlic and oyster sauce.

Average seeds per gram: 1471.