Organic Red Aztec Spinach

Latin name Amaranthus cruentus
Quantity per packet About 300 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameAmaranthus cruentus
FamilyAmaranthaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAbout 300 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0082
Product
description

Organic Red Aztec Spinach is an ancient plant of great presence that elegantly combines the nourishing abundance of the vegetable garden with the ornamental splendor of the most vibrant gardens. With its dark green foliage topped with intense red floral spikes, Amaranthus cruentus creates a striking effect in mass plantings, borders, or at the heart of a food garden where each plant tells a story. Its upright silhouette catches the summer light and draws the eye from afar, while offering refuge and interest to a host of beneficial insects. Cultivated for centuries for its leaves, flower buds, and nutritious seeds, it embodies remarkable horticultural and food richness. In the garden, it thrives in warmth, full sun, and fertile, well-drained soil, where it grows vigorously and generously. Its simple cultivation and good tolerance to hot spells make it a valuable ally for gardeners who appreciate plants that are both beautiful, useful, and resilient. As the season progresses, its flamboyant inflorescences extend the visual interest of the vegetable garden while promising varied harvests. Spectacular, nourishing, and easy to grow, this amaranth brings a heritage, ecological, and gourmet dimension to the garden.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodMay to June
Sowing depth1 cm (0.4 in)
Germination temperature20 to 25 °C (68 to 77 °F)
Germination time7 to 14 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Moderate
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Edible leaves, flower buds, seeds, flour
Bloom period
July to September
Harvest
July to September
Size
and facts
Height1 to 1.5 m (3 to 5 ft)
Spread30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Corn, beans, squash, basil
Avoid planting with
None
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.