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Red Root Amaranth

Also known as redroot pigweed (en) red-rooted pigweed (en) common amaranth (en) pigweed amaranth (en) common tumbleweed (en)

A variety of amaranth

How to sow red-root amaranth: Direct seed, thin seedlings to 15cm

Sun requirement for red-root amaranth: Plant in Full Sun

Amaranth is a tall annual herb with clusters of dark burgundy flowers grown for it's seeds and leaves. Young greens have a flavor similar to spinach, and seeds are high in protein like Quinoa. Amaranth seeds are often ground into flour and used as a grain alternative. The plant is heat and drought-resistant but lacks a high frost tolerance. Other members of the Amaranthus genus are used as ornamentals. Amaranthus retroflexus (commonly known as Pigweed) was cultivated by Native Americans for it's grain and is currently a widespread weed in North America.

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