![]() ![]() I have home gardener friends using this method for multiple harvests during the summer months. This will allow a second harvest in just two weeks. Cut off the stem an inch above the first "branch". Growing in soil: Add 3-4 cm soil to growing tray. Amaranth is ready to harvest in just 35 to 45 days after sowing. Red Amaranth microgreens are delicate and should not be weighted.Overcrowding is the most common crop failure root cause. 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.Water in the morning rather than in the evening, as caterpillars and slugs love the moisture.Cover the seeds with 1/4” fine soil keep the soil moist for about a week to ensure a high germination rate (advance catalyst technique is to use poly cover as humidity/heat dome ).Used a phased approach, cultivating a subplot every two to three weeks, to continue the harvest throughout the summer months. ![]() Do not over-seed, as 7 grams of seeds (~7,000) can cover a 100-150 sqft area easily.I would sow three crops (late May, mid-June, and early July) each year. Here in SW Chicago burb zone 5B, I would not sow the seeds until May 20th, and the first harvest can begin by late June. Do not sow too early in the spring! Direct sowing when overnight low is above 50F, or 2-4 weeks after the last frost.Prepare the veggie bed with lots of organic matter such as compost, work the soil at least 4" deep, 6" would be even better. Red Amaranthus has bright fuchsia-red leaves and a flavor that is suggestive of a beet.Fast-growing summer veggies that thrive in heat & humidity. This heirloom Chinese/Taiwan Amaranth variety is a staple food in many Asian cultures. Orders over $15 will be shipped by USPS Frist have a tracking number and takes 3-5 days. Orders under $15 will be shipped by envelopes that don't have a tracking number and takes 5-15 days. ![]()
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