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Amaranth, Burgundy Amaranth Seeds – Organic, Heirloom
1.000 KDThese majestic plants make a lovely backdrop in the flower garden and a bold statement in flower arrangements. A major crop of the Aztecs, beige seeds follow the dramatic, burgundy plumes in about 105 days; very high in protein and other nutrients. Cook like rice for a side dish or pop like popcorn! Leave the seeds on and watch the birds flock to your yard. Very young leaves are delectable for salads and steaming.
Weight: 750 mg (~563 seeds).
Amaranth, Coral Fountain Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranth Seeds
1.000 KDThe pendulous tassels of ‘Coral Fountain’ will win you over to the world of unusual, dramatic flowers. These 18″ “tassel flowers” in varying shades of coral, dry beautifully for everlasting arrangements, wreaths, or other crafts. Pollinators are attracted to the flowers, which eventually produce protein-rich, edible seeds that you can harvest for yourself or leave for your bird friends. Instructions inside the packet on how to harvest the seeds for eating.
Weight: 200 mg
Amaranth, Hot Biscuits Amaranth Seeds
1.000 KD‘Hot Biscuits’ plumes rise in upright spikes of caramel-colored inflorescence, providing a welcomed variation of shape and color in the garden and make an eye-catching contrast in flower arrangements; especially great for autumn bouquets. Flowers attract pollinators and produce high-protein, edible seeds. (Instructions inside the packet for harvesting the seeds for eating.) If seed heads are left in the garden, birds will enjoy them in the fall. To create more branches and fuller plants, pinch plant tips when young. Also known as Prince’s Feather, plants are heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established.
Weight: 300 mg
Amaranth, Edible Red Leaf Amaranth Seeds – Heirloom
0.750 KDThis amaranth has nutritious, flavorful foliage with a hearty spinach flavor that is sweet and slightly tangy. Amaranth loves the heat and is drought tolerant once established. It makes a great salad ingredient after spring greens have been harvested or are bolting. Steam, stir-fry, saute, or mix with spaghetti sauce, rice, or meatloaf. Easy to harvest, the seed is about 13% protein-higher than most other grains. 90-110 days to maturity if grown for seeds.
Weight: 500mg (~800 seeds)
