Amaranth Seeds - Red Leaf - Hu Hsien - 3 g Packet ~4320 Seeds - Non-GMO, Heirloom - Foliage, Microgreens & Grain

Amaranth Seeds - Red Leaf - Hu Hsien. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Annual. Edible amaranth is also called Chinese Spinach or yin choi. This variety is a leafy vegetable with large, light green leaves with red veins in the center leaf. The plant produces a high yield of tender leaves and grows vigorously in warm temperatures. Amaranth will tolerate hot, dry and moist conditions but will not thrive in cold temperatures. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Can be sown by broadcasting and thinned during growth. Keep soil moist. Do not use nitrogen fertilizer, as it will accumulate excess nitrates. The leaves and stems are best when harvested young and can be grown as microgreens. Use in stir-fry, soup, and fresh in salad. Can be prepared like spinach. About 40,000 Seeds / Oz.