Amaranth Seeds

Amaranth is an annual plant with large panicles of tiny flowers. The young foliage is edible. In the fall, it produces edible seeds. Easy to grow.

Sowing Amaranth Seeds

Sow amaranth seeds outdoors around the last frost date. Or start indoors 4 weeks early. Barely cover with soil. Thin to 15" apart. Full sun.

Amaranth 'Elena's Rojo'

(Amaranthus cruentus)

1050 seeds  $3.00   coming soon

Amaranth 'Golden Giant'

(Amaranthus cruentus)

2100 seeds  $3.00

Amaranth 'Golden Giant'  is a high-protein, gluten-free grain. The large plumes of golden-brown flowers bloom from mid summer to fall, and the ripening seeds attract flocks of birds.

Golden Giant is a heavy producer of delicious, white seeds. This is the best amaranth for grain production for home gardeners. 98-110 days to maturity.

height 7'

Amaranth 'Hopi Red Dye'

(Amaranthus cruentus x powellii)

2400 seeds  $3.00     

Amaranth 'Hopi Red Dye'  is a beautiful annual with dark purplish-red leaves and burgundy-red flowers. It looks terrific at the back of the border. 

Hopi Red Dye has shiny black seeds that can be cooked for cereal or ground into a gluten-free flour. The tender, young leaves of this variety are my favorite for adding to soups. 110 days to maturity. 

height 6'

Amaranth 'Elephant Head'

(Amaranthus gangeticus)

320 seeds  $3.00     

Amaranth 'Elephant Head'  is an heirloom variety with large heads of tightly knit flowers in the shape of an elephant's head with a long trunk. When you see it, you just have to pet it! Edible leaves and black seeds.

Elephant Head amaranth makes a wonderful addition to the fall garden. Leave the plants standing into winter for structural interest. They will self sow.

height 5'

Amaranth 'Love Lies Bleeding'

(Amaranthus caudatus)

4,000 seeds  $3.00