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Seeds A-M Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth Seeds
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Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth Seeds

CA$5.50

Our own farm-grown Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth (Amaranth caudatus) seeds for organic growing.

All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.

1 pkg (80+ seeds)

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Our own farm-grown Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth (Amaranth caudatus) seeds for organic growing.

All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.

1 pkg (80+ seeds)

Our own farm-grown Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth (Amaranth caudatus) seeds for organic growing.

All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.

1 pkg (80+ seeds)

Common Names
Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth, Fox Tail Amaranth, Pendant Amaranth

Botanical Name
Amaranthus caudatus

Plant Family
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)

Life Cycle
Annual

Hardiness Zone
2-11

Habit
Grows to about 4ft high, taller when given fertile soil and lots of moisture. Tassel-like flowers are crimson red and very striking.

Sun/Soil
Full sun, well-drained fertile, moist garden soil.

Sowing
Amaranth is best direct sown as soon as the soil warms in spring. Take care is transplanting as they may bolt due to transplant stress. Start early if you wish the seed to ripen before fall.

Growing/Care 
Water regularly for large plants with tender edbile leaves.

Harvesting
Harvesting can be done by shaking the mature flowers into a bag or bucket.

Culinary Uses
The seeds are harvested and used as a gluten-free grain. The leaves are gathered to eat fresh in salads, or cooked in many other dishes. Contains high levels of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, magnesium, manganese, iron and folate.

Medicinal Uses
Anti-inflammatory and supportive of cardiovascular health.

Other Uses
The seeds are commonly used as bird food.

Themes
Dye plants, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers.

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