Hopi Red Dye Amaranth - Heirloom Amaranth Seeds | Edible Leafy Greens & Natural Food Dye

Hopi Red Dye Amaranth is a vibrant heirloom amaranth variety prized for its natural food dye and edible leafy greens, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking both beauty and nutrition. This annual vegetable seed, Amaranthus cruentus, produces striking purple green leaves and cascading purple flowers that enhance any garden space. Growing 4½ to 6 feet tall, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers temperatures between 65-90 degrees F. With rapid sprouting in just 3-4 days and maturity reached within 20 to 45 days, this garden heirloom seed delivers quick, reliable growth and a versatile harvest. Key features and benefits include: - Heirloom amaranth variety with authentic Hopi heritage → preserves cultural tradition while providing a versatile crop - Produces natural scarlet dye from flower bracts → perfect for traditional piki bread and natural food dye projects - Protein rich seeds → offer a valuable grain harvest that adds nutrition and a red hue when crushed into recipes like cornbread - Nutritious red amaranth leaves → ideal as edible leafy greens for salads or sautéed like spinach or kale - Grows best in temperatures between 65-90 degrees F → ensures reliable growth in warm climates - Annual vegetable seeds that are not frost hardy → plan planting accordingly for best results - Packet contains approximately 300+ seeds (0.5 g) → ample quantity for multiple plantings or sharing - Sprouts rapidly within 3-4 days, ready to harvest in under two months → quick turnaround from seed to table This heirloom amaranth enriches any edible landscape with both color and nutrition. Young red amaranth leaves make an excellent spinach substitute in fresh salads or cooked dishes, while mature leaves prepare well like kale. Both leaves and stems serve as flavorful cooked greens, adding versatility to your kitchen garden. The protein rich seeds add an additional culinary option by offering a nutritious grain that also imparts a unique red tint when ground into recipes. Box Garden Seeds LLC ensures fast shipping within 24-48 hours so you can start growing your Hopi Red Dye Amaranth quickly. This garden heirloom seed has been tested for reliable germination rates and is favored by gardeners seeking sustainable, multi-use plants combining beauty, nutrition, and culinary tradition. Whether you want to cultivate natural food dye or enrich your garden with nutritious salad greens, this seed packet delivers quality and heritage in one. Choose Hopi Red Dye Amaranth for a vibrant addition to your garden that honors tradition while providing versatile culinary uses. Its cascading purple flowers and striking purple-green foliage make it a standout choice among annual vegetable seeds. Grow this heirloom amaranth with proven performance and rich cultural history to enjoy both ornamental appeal and practical harvests year after year.