Hopi Red Dye, Amaranth, Heirloom Seeds, Greens (Amaranthus) - Nutritious and Flavorful

Hopi Red Dye Amaranth is an heirloom variety that grows 4½ to 6 feet tall. It features dark purple-green leaves, purple stems, and cascading clusters of deep purple-red flowers. Cultivated by the Hopi Nation, this plant produces the reddest seedlings of any amaranth variety and is used to make a natural scarlet food dye from its flower bracts for coloring piki bread. Young amaranth leaves are great for sautéing and can replace spinach in salads or cooked dishes. Both the leaves and stems are good for cooked greens, while the protein-rich seeds can be harvested for grain. Mature leaves can be prepared, like kale or spinach, and the protein-rich seeds can be harvested for grain. The crushed seeds add a unique red hue to cornbread. ( Amaranthus cruentus) Days to Harvest: 20 to 45 Heirloom Not Frost Hardy Annual Full sun to part shade Sprouts in 3-4 Days Ideal Temperature: 65-90 Degrees FPkt Size/Approx, Seeds0.5 g / 300+ Seeds• The More You Buy, The More You Save! -- 45% off when you buy 20 items, 35% off when you buy 15 items, 30% off when you buy 10 items.We understand you can’t wait to start your garden, so we try to ship all orders within 24-48 hours. It may take a bit longer during peak growing seasons, but we promise to get your order to you as soon as possible.• ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35.00 or more.• Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seed packets you order.