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.

• Drought tolerant
• Tolerant of poor soils
• Complete protein
• Approx 360 seeds/pkt