Amaranth - Hopi Red Dye
Amaranth - Hopi Red Dye
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$6.00 CAD
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Amaranth is a beautifully red coloured plant that can be used in bouquets, to make home made dye, or even eaten. The flowers are edible, while large leaves can be cooked and eaten. The dried seeds are very nutritious and protein rich, and can be used as a gluten free grain.
Companions: cucumbers, corn, beans, marigold, peas, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes.
Edible & Medicinal
Light: Full Sun
Bloom Period: midsummer to first frost
Size: 4-6’ tall
Spacing: 24-48"