Deep Red Foliage
Produces beautiful burgundy-red to deep garnet leaves that create an attractive appearance in gardens, containers, and edible landscapes.
Red Garnet Amaranthus Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Red Garnet Amaranthus Seeds
Red Garnet Amaranthus is a striking, fast-growing plant admired for its rich burgundy-red foliage, vibrant pink-red stems, and attractive flower clusters. Known for its ornamental beauty and versatile growing uses, this variety can be cultivated for colorful baby leaves, microgreens, and garden displays. Its tender young leaves can add beautiful color to salads and cooked dishes when grown from seeds intended for edible use. Red Garnet Amaranthus is an excellent choice for home gardens, raised beds, containers, and microgreen growing projects.
Red Garnet Amaranth
Burgundy Foliage
Edible Leaf Variety
Microgreen Growing
Key Features
Fast-Growing Variety
Develops quickly under warm growing conditions, making it suitable for gardeners interested in harvesting tender baby leaves.
Edible Young Leaves
Young leaves can be used as leafy greens in salads and cooked dishes when grown using suitable food-safe seeds and growing practices.
Ornamental Appeal
Its colorful foliage and attractive flowering structures make it a wonderful addition to ornamental vegetable gardens.
Product Highlights
Striking burgundy-red foliage
Bright pink and red stem coloration
Popular Red Garnet Amaranthus variety
Suitable for baby leaf harvesting
Can be grown for microgreens
Young leaves can be used as leafy vegetables
Suitable for garden beds and containers
Attractive ornamental foliage
Warm-season growing variety
Can produce seeds when fully mature
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Amaranthus tricolor (commonly sold as Red Garnet; verify supplier identification) |
| Common Name | Red Garnet Amaranth, Red Amaranthus |
| Plant Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Seed Type | Open-pollinated variety (confirm seed lot details with supplier) |
| Plant Type | Annual leafy vegetable and ornamental plant |
| Foliage Color | Deep burgundy, garnet red, and reddish-purple |
| Flower Color | Red to reddish-purple |
| Growth Habit | Upright, branching herbaceous plant |
| Sunlight Requirement | Full sun to partial shade |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–15 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | 20–25°C |
| Sowing Depth | Surface sow or lightly cover with approximately 0.5 cm of soil |
| Baby Leaf Harvest | Approximately 20–30 days after sowing |
| Microgreen Harvest | Approximately 8–21 days, depending on growing conditions |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 70–110 days for mature plants |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 1–2 metres, depending on growing conditions and strain |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 15–25 cm for mature plants; closer spacing for baby leaves |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter |
| Watering | Regular watering to maintain consistent soil moisture |
| Suitable Growing Areas | Garden beds, raised beds, containers, and microgreen trays |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Growing Medium
Choose a sunny growing location or a suitable container. Prepare loose, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. For microgreens, use a clean growing tray and suitable food-safe growing medium.
Choose a sunny growing location or a suitable container. Prepare loose, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. For microgreens, use a clean growing tray and suitable food-safe growing medium.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Scatter the tiny Red Garnet Amaranthus seeds evenly over the prepared soil. Surface sow or cover very lightly because the small seeds need suitable light and moisture conditions for successful germination.
Scatter the tiny Red Garnet Amaranthus seeds evenly over the prepared soil. Surface sow or cover very lightly because the small seeds need suitable light and moisture conditions for successful germination.
Step 3: Maintain Warmth and Moisture
Maintain a temperature of approximately 20–25°C during germination. Mist gently or water carefully to keep the growing medium consistently moist without creating waterlogged conditions.
Maintain a temperature of approximately 20–25°C during germination. Mist gently or water carefully to keep the growing medium consistently moist without creating waterlogged conditions.
Step 4: Provide Suitable Sunlight
Once seedlings emerge, provide bright light and adequate air circulation. For mature plants, choose a location receiving plenty of sunlight. Partial shade can help in particularly hot conditions.
Once seedlings emerge, provide bright light and adequate air circulation. For mature plants, choose a location receiving plenty of sunlight. Partial shade can help in particularly hot conditions.
Step 5: Thin and Care for Seedlings
When growing mature plants, thin seedlings to provide enough space for healthy development. Water regularly and remove weeds that compete for nutrients and moisture.
When growing mature plants, thin seedlings to provide enough space for healthy development. Water regularly and remove weeds that compete for nutrients and moisture.
Step 6: Harvest the Leaves
Harvest tender baby leaves when they reach a suitable size, generally around 20–30 days after sowing. For microgreens, harvest according to the desired leaf development and growing conditions.
Harvest tender baby leaves when they reach a suitable size, generally around 20–30 days after sowing. For microgreens, harvest according to the desired leaf development and growing conditions.
Grow Colorful Greens with Red Garnet Amaranthus
Bring vibrant color and fresh growing possibilities to your garden with Red Garnet Amaranthus Seeds. Featuring beautiful burgundy foliage, reddish stems, and versatile growing uses, this variety is suitable for home gardeners, edible landscapes, and microgreen enthusiasts. Provide warm temperatures, fertile soil, sufficient sunlight, and consistent moisture to encourage healthy plant growth and colorful foliage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore common questions about Red Garnet Amaranthus seeds, germination, microgreen cultivation, harvesting, and growing requirements.
How do you grow Red Garnet Amaranthus from seeds?
Sow Red Garnet Amaranthus seeds on the soil surface or cover them very lightly with fine growing medium. Maintain temperatures around 20–25°C and keep the soil consistently moist. Seeds generally germinate within 7–15 days under suitable conditions. Once seedlings develop, provide adequate light, nutrients, and growing space.
Can Red Garnet Amaranthus be grown as microgreens?
Yes. Red Garnet Amaranthus is a popular choice for colorful microgreens because of its attractive reddish-purple leaves and stems. Sow seeds evenly in a clean growing tray, maintain suitable moisture, and provide bright light after germination. Microgreens can generally be harvested within approximately 8–21 days, depending on growing conditions and the desired stage.
Are Red Garnet Amaranthus leaves edible?
Red Garnet Amaranthus is commonly grown as an edible leafy vegetable as well as an ornamental plant. Its young leaves can be enjoyed in salads, while mature leaves can be cooked similarly to other leafy greens. Use seeds specifically supplied for edible cultivation and follow appropriate food hygiene practices.
How long does Red Garnet Amaranthus take to germinate?
Red Garnet Amaranthus seeds generally germinate within 7–15 days when provided with warm temperatures, sufficient moisture, and suitable growing conditions. Germination time can vary depending on seed quality, temperature, and growing medium.
How much sunlight does Red Garnet Amaranthus need?
Red Garnet Amaranthus grows well in full sun and can also tolerate partial shade. Adequate sunlight encourages healthy foliage development and vibrant leaf coloration. In very hot climates, some afternoon shade can help reduce heat stress.
When can you harvest Red Garnet Amaranthus leaves?
Tender baby leaves can generally be harvested approximately 20–30 days after sowing. For mature plants, allow additional growing time and harvest individual leaves as needed. Regular harvesting of young leaves can encourage continued leafy growth.