USA 1-oz 28,000 Amaranth Red Stripe Leaf Seeds; Chinese Spinach; 紅莧菜; heirloom
1-oz worth of Edible Amaranth Red Stripe Leaf Seeds; 紅莧菜; a.k.a. Chinese Spinach; heirloom non-GMO. Pool purchase among gardening friends & save $$$This heirloom Chinese/Taiwanese variety is a staple food in many Asian cultures, super easy to grow. Some growing tips:•Prepare the veggie bed with lots of organic matters such as compost, work the soil at least 4" deep, 6" would be even better. •Direct sowing when overnight low is above 50F, or 2-4 weeks after the last frost. Amaranth loves heat, sun & humidity. •Do not over-seed, as 1-oz of seeds can cover 500+ sqft area easily •Used phased approach, cultivate a subplot every two weeks, to continue the harvest throughout the summer •Cover the seeds with 1/4” fine soil; ready to harvest in just 35 to 45 days. •Water in the morning rather than in the evening, as caterpillars and slugs love the moisture •If too many seedlings, thin out the crowded area and eat them as stir fried baby greens, make soup, or add them to ramen noodles. $3.95 S&H via USPS First Class with Tracking Number, combined multiple items & save!
Specifications
| All Returns Accepted | ReturnsNotAccepted |
| Brand | Pan-Asia Heirloom |
| Season Of Interest | Summer |
| Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Common Name | Spinach |
| Color | Red |
| Features | Edible |
| MPN | XC11 |
| Vegetable Type | amaranth |
1-oz worth of Edible Amaranth Red Stripe Leaf Seeds; 紅莧菜; a.k.a. Chinese Spinach; heirloom non-GMO. Pool purchase among gardening friends & save $$$This heirloom Chinese/Taiwanese variety is a staple food in many Asian cultures, super easy to grow. Some growing tips:•Prepare the veggie bed with lots of organic matters such as compost, work the soil at least 4" deep, 6" would be even better. •Direct sowing when overnight low is above 50F, or 2-4 weeks after the last frost. Amaranth loves heat, sun & humidity. •Do not over-seed, as 1-oz of seeds can cover 500+ sqft area easily •Used phased approach, cultivate a subplot every two weeks, to continue the harvest throughout the summer •Cover the seeds with 1/4” fine soil; ready to harvest in just 35 to 45 days. •Water in the morning rather than in the evening, as caterpillars and slugs love the moisture •If too many seedlings, thin out the crowded area and eat them as stir fried baby greens, make soup, or add them to ramen noodles. $3.95 S&H via USPS First Class with Tracking Number, combined multiple items & save!
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