Amaranth Red
Organic non GMO seeds for microgreens
3,50 € – 110,00 €
Red Amaranth is a vegetable variety that has been highly valued since the earliest South American civilisations. Today, in Europe, it’s among the most popular for the production of microgreens: in fact, its leaves, which have a bright violet colour and are rich in protein and iron, give beauty and substance to any recipe.
Description
Organic red Amaranth
Organic red Amaranth, botanical name Amaranthus cruentus, is the most colourful of the varieties of the same family. Cultivating its seeds is quick and easy, so even those without a green thumb will be able to grow its characteristic leaves, delicate in appearance and taste, with excellent results.
How can I grow it?
Producing organic red Amaranth microgreens is quick and easy, even at home.
Pre-soaking is not necessary, so plant the seeds in the substrate of your choice and leave them in the dark for the first 3/5 days, until they have fully germinated, and water them a couple of times a day. After that, move your organic red Amaranthus sprouts to the light and wait for another 8/10 days. When the microgreens have grown in height and developed their characteristic reddish hue, they are ready to be harvested and eaten.
Pre-soaking is not necessary, so plant the seeds in the substrate of your choice and leave them in the dark for the first 3/5 days, until they have fully germinated, and water them a couple of times a day. After that, move your organic red Amaranthus sprouts to the light and wait for another 8/10 days. When the microgreens have grown in height and developed their characteristic reddish hue, they are ready to be harvested and eaten.
How can I eat it?
The flavor of organic red Amaranth microgreens is sweet and mild.
Thanks to its gorgeous coloring, organic red Amaranth sprouts go perfectly with any dish.
Organic red Amaranth seeds may contain traces of soy, mustard, wheat, gluten and grasses.
Store seeds in a cool, ventilated place, with temperature between 8° and 20° C, away from weather, changes in humidity and direct sunlight.