amaranth plant seeds Snake River Seed Co-op

amaranth plant seeds Snake River Seed Co-opAmaranthus spp. Stunning plants yield nutritious seeds and leaves. Aztec superfood! Amaranth was a staple grain of the Aztec people in Mexico. It also played a large role in Aztec festivals and ceremonies, and was thus outlawed by the Spanish colonizers. The importance of this plant was not forgotten, and lucky for us, many Aztec people rebelled by continuing to grow and save the seed. The small, nutritious seeds can be threshed by hand and, unlike

Amaranthus spp.

Stunning plants yield nutritious seeds and leaves. Aztec superfood!

Amaranth was a staple grain of the Aztec people in Mexico. It also played a large role in Aztec festivals and ceremonies, and was thus outlawed by the Spanish colonizers. The importance of this plant was not forgotten, and lucky for us, many Aztec people rebelled by continuing to grow and save the seed. 

The small, nutritious seeds can be threshed by hand and, unlike many other grains, don't need to be hulled to eat! This mix includes all of our Amaranth varieties, which range in color from deep maroon to apricot orange, all with edible, spinach-flavored leaves and nutritious seeds. Will self-sow, bringing stunning beauty and food year after year! 3-10' tall!

This mix includes Amaranth Hot Biscuits, Amaranth Emerald Tassels, and Amaranth Hopi Red Dye.

On occasion, we substitute a different but similar variety into our mixes due to inventory changes. After you receive your mix, you can check the printed information on the back of the packet to see the ingredients of the mix.

250 seeds.

Directions: Direct seed after last frost or start indoors early. Thin to 12" for bigger flowers.