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Size | Packet, 2g, 1/4 oz, 1 oz, 1 lbs |
$4.00 – $37.00
Burgundy Amaranth
Amaranthus hypochondriacus
Grain | Green | Soil Conditioner
An important food of the ancient Mayans and Aztecs, amaranth is grown for its white seeds and beautiful leaves. This variety is striking! It is great as a border plant or in the cutting garden growing to 6′ tall plants with burgundy leaves, stems, and plumes. Young leaves are a beautiful addition to salads. The grain can be cooked like rice or popped like popcorn. It is gluten-free and a complete protein containing 13-15 g of protein per 100 g. Its leaves and seed contain important B vitamins, vitamin E, and almost all amino acids important for the human body (a “complete protein”). This plant is drought-tolerant and adaptable to marginal soils.
We have used its strong long tap root to condition our heavy clay soils.
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Size | Packet, 2g, 1/4 oz, 1 oz, 1 lbs |