Quantity
About 300 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Amaranthaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
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.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
1 cm (0.4 in)
Establishment temperature
20 to 25 °C (68 to 77 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Moderate
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJuly to September
HarvestJuly to September
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCorn, beans, squash, basil
Avoid planting withNone
Edible leaves, flower buds, seeds, flour
