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The Purple Amaranth variety is cultivated mostly for its seed, but also for the edible leaves. Amaranthus cruentis is also called Blood Amaranth, Red Amaranth, and Mexican Grain Amaranth. Leaves are usually green, but can also be purple to red, and have similar culinary uses to spinach. Plants will grow very quickly and easily in most conditions, reaching a height of up to 8 feet. You can easily use the leaves of this plant as a tasty new element for salads or cooked greens.
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Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Amaranthus cruentus |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/16 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Fuchsia (Red-Purple), Red, Scarlet (Dark Red) |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Flowers are good for cutting, Flowers are good for drying and preserving, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 100 |
