Red Leaf Amaranth Seeds - Amaranthus Tricolor, 30 seeds

Quantity: 30 Seeds / pack

Red Leaf Amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor) is grown for its bold, upright foliage in rich red tones. This fast-growing warm-season annual adds dramatic height and color to summer beds and borders. Young leaves are edible as cooked greens, and feathery seed heads follow the foliage display.

Why choose our seeds?

• Striking red foliage on tall, upright plants
• Fast-growing warm-season annual for summer impact
• Young leaves are edible as cooked greens

How to grow Red Leaf Amaranth seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Direct sow after all frost danger, when the soil is warm.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Surface sow or barely cover — the fine seed needs light to germinate.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Full sun; bright light for indoor seedlings.
• Temperature: 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Germination

• Seeds sprout in 10-21 days.
• Keep moist; thin to the strongest seedlings.

Transplanting

• When seedlings have several true leaves
• Harden off before planting out
• Space 12-18 inches apart

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun.
• Water: Water regularly; established plants handle heat well.
• Fertilizer: Not a heavy feeder; compost at planting is enough.

Bloom Time:

Colorful foliage from midsummer to fall; feathery seed heads follow.