Amaranth Green & Red
Description
Chinese Spinach. The green leaves which are blotched with red have a flavour described as Spinach with a hint of bitter-sweet Horseradish and are eaten either as a pot herb, cooking only a few minutes, or can be steamed like Spinach. Sow direct in beds or rows and young leaves are ready for use when plants reach 20-25cm high. Repeat sowings every 2 weeks for a continuous supply. Heat resistant.
Matures 50 days from direct sowing.
6000
Amaranthus tricolor
Information
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | PREFERRED GROWING PERIOD | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 7-10 |
8cm
|
Warmer Temps | 2.3 | 1000 |
Direct Sow
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Asian Cuisine
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