Red Garnet is an Amaranthus caudatus grown as vegetable, grain and ornamental. Sow on the surface and cover lightly, 2-3 seeds per cell indoors or a few seeds every 3-6 inches outdoors. Sprouts in 10-15 days at 70-80°F, thinned to 6-12 inches apart.
Begin picking young leaves at 12 inches tall and pinch back to push new growth. Mature plants reach five feet with dramatic burgundy foliage also used as red dye.
Features
Open pollinated
For salad leaves, grain and ornamental use
Spinach substitute
Source for red dye
Sowing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or sow outdoors after last frost
