{"title":"Amaranth##\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu5\"\u003eAmaranthus\u003c\/a\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginated in Mexico where it is called Quelite or Blero. Staple cultivated crop of the Aztecs, Incas and Mayas before Spanish colonialists banned it. Amaranth was preserved in hard to reach mountains of Central and South America. The flowers of the 'Hopi Red Dye' amaranth were used by the Hopi as a deep red dye. First introduced as an ornamental plant in Europe in the 16th century. High in vitamin A, C, folate and several minerals. Gluten free source of protein. Delicious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=amaranth%20recipes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eamaranth recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"burgundy-amaranth","title":"Burgundy","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu2\"\u003eAmaranthus hypochondriacus\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW AMARANTH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, plant out or direct seed after frost. Tender annual that does not tolerate frost. If growing for seed, grown in greenhouse in Zone 7B or cooler to avoid early frost. Optimum growing temperatures 60–70˚F. Keep moist until germination. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 5.5-7.5. Hardiness zones 2-10. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 44,000 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 70%. Usual seed life: 5-10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 2 miles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e65-80˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e4-8\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e6-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e24-30”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e100-110\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBurgundy Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 28,350 seeds\u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 113m seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Dark red leafed amaranth with beautiful large red flower tassels. Later maturing variety in northern climates and may not grow to full size before frost. Leaves are eaten fresh in salads and sandwiches, or cooked like spinach. Does not get bitter when it bolts. Small poppy sized seeds are eaten raw, cooked as cereal or sprouted on salads. Seeds are high in protein and lysine. Red pigment from plant is used in natural dyes. Medicinally, amaranth is used as an astringent; harvest whole or parts when starting to flower. Also known as Prince of Wales feather. Tags: Color: Purple Black, Heritage: Heirloom, Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginated in Mexico where it is called Quelite or Blero. Staple cultivated crop of the Aztecs, Incas and Mayas before Spanish colonialists banned it. Amaranth was preserved in hard to reach mountains of Central and South America. The flowers of the 'Hopi Red Dye' amaranth were used by the Hopi as a deep red dye. First introduced as an ornamental plant in Europe in the 16th century. High in vitamin A, C, folate and several minerals. Gluten-free source of protein. Delicious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=amaranth%20recipes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eamaranth recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.##Feral Farm##Certified Organic by CCOF##Seed grower since 2015##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Feral-Farm-Photo-small.jpg?3##I started growing seed commercially as an apprentice at the Organic Farm School in the Puget Sound in Washington. I already loved growing vegetables, but taking a plant all the way through its life cycle felt like a special kind of honor, and I quickly saw the value in sustaining organic, important, and rare plant varieties and participating in sustainable food systems in this way. I moved to Oregon in 2015 and have been growing my organic seed farming business over the last four seasons by renting land from existing farms and slowly taking on higher volumes and more varieties. I’m currently growing 1.6 acres of certified organic seed crops and heirloom garlic.\"","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"400 Seeds","offer_id":883896385,"sku":"10156","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4000 Seeds","offer_id":883896389,"sku":"10841","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":31378718064682,"sku":"","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Pound","offer_id":31378718457898,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Burngundy_IMG_8293_773c8af8-4bc3-4c3f-b4ce-3d7f4a2d9698.jpg?v=1497596343"},{"product_id":"love-lies-bleeding-amaranthus-caudatus","title":"Love Lies Bleeding","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu2\"\u003eAmaranthus caudatus\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW AMARANTHUS CAUDATUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 6 weeks before last frost, plant out or direct seed after frost. Sow seeds in groups of 4 per plant. Tender annual that does not tolerate frost. If growing for seed, grown in greenhouse in Zone 7B or cooler to avoid early frost. Optimum growing temperatures 60–70˚F. Keep moist until germination. Each plant can carry tens of thousands of flower seeds and it will self-seed very easily. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 6.1–6.5. Hardiness zones 2-10. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e70%. Usual seed life: 5-10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 2 miles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e65-80˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e10–21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e6-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e24-30”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e100-110\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##Love Lies Bleeding has elongated red flowers that hang or droop to the ground dramatically. Grown mostly as a ornamental plant, as it blooms all summer. The red color is due to a high content of betacyanins. The foliage is edible. Also known as Pendant Amaranth, Tassel Flower, Velvet Flower, Foxtail Amaranth and Quilete. Tags: Color: Red, Heritage: Heirloom, Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany parts of the plants, including the leaves and seeds, are edible, and are frequently used as a source of food in India and South America where it is the most important Andean species of Amaranthus, known as kiwicha. This species, as with many other of the amaranths, are originally from the American tropics. The exact origin is unknown, as A. caudatus is believed to be a wild Amaranthus hybridus aggregate. Delicious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=amaranth%20recipes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eamaranth recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.##Deep Harvest Farm##Certified Organic by WA Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2010##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Deep-Harvest-Farm_210x165.jpg?12506478495586146841##Deep Harvest Farm is a certified-organic vegetable, seed and flower farm on Whidbey Island in NW Washington. Run by Annie Jesperson and Nathaniel Talbot, the farm focuses on year-round vegetable production, taking extra steps to use ecological soil management practices such as minimal tillage, the use of compost and cover cropping. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"400 Seeds","offer_id":36058464594,"sku":"12314","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4000 Seeds","offer_id":36058464658,"sku":"12315","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/LoveLiesBleeding.jpg?v=1496964670"},{"product_id":"red-giant-amaranth","title":"Red Giant","description":"\"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu2\"\u003eAmaranthus hypochondriacus\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW AMARANTH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, plant out or direct seed after frost. Tender annual that does not tolerate frost. If growing for seed, grown in greenhouse in Zone 7B or cooler to avoid early frost. Optimum growing temperatures 60–70˚F. Keep moist until germination. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 5.5-7.5. Hardiness zones 2-10. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 44,000 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 70%. Usual seed life: 5-10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 2 miles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e65-80˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e4-8\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e6-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e24-30”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e100-110\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eRed Giant Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 28,350 seeds\u003cbr\u003e1 Pound ≈ 454m seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Dark red-leafed amaranth with beautiful large red flower tassels. Later maturing variety in northern climates, may not grow to full size before frost. Leaves are eaten fresh in salads and sandwiches or cooked as spinach. Does not get bitter when it bolts. Small poppy sized seeds are eaten raw, cooked as cereal or sprouted on salads. Seeds are high in protein and lysine. Red pigment from plant is used as food coloring. Medicinally, amaranth is used as an astringent. Harvest whole, or parts when starting to flower. Also known as Prince of Wales feather. Selection from one unusually large plant 10’ plant, breeding project. Tags: Heritage: Heirloom, Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginated in Mexico where it is called Quelite or Blero. Staple cultivated crop of the Aztecs, Incas and Mayas before Spanish colonialists banned it. Amaranth was preserved in hard to reach mountains of Central and South America. The flowers of the 'Hopi Red Dye' amaranth were used by the Hopi as a deep red dye. First introduced as an ornamental plant in Europe in the 16th century. High in vitamin A, C, folate and several minerals. Gluten-free source of protein. Delicious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=amaranth%20recipes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eamaranth recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.##Madrona Seeds##Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth##Seed grower since 2017##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/MadronaFarm210x165.jpg?10858952465401342736##Madrona Seeds is a seed and produce partnership growing on 4.5 acres in the Klamath-Siskiyou bioregion. Our seed is organic and open-pollinated. We believe that as stewards of the Earth, it is our responsibility to maintain the health of the soil as we grow each plant.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"400 Seeds","offer_id":14812887679018,"sku":"15631","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4000 Seeds","offer_id":14812887711786,"sku":"15632","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":14812887744554,"sku":"15633","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":14812887777322,"sku":"15634","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/RedGiantAmaranth.jpg?v=1556084245"},{"product_id":"golden-giant","title":"Golden Giant","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu2\"\u003eAmaranthus hypochondriacus\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW AMARANTH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, plant out or direct seed after frost. Tender annual that does not tolerate frost. If growing for seed, grown in greenhouse in Zone 7B or cooler to avoid early frost. Optimum growing temperatures 60–70˚F. Keep moist until germination. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 5.5-7.5. Hardiness zones 2-10. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 44,000 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 70%. Usual seed life: 5-10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 2 miles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e65-80˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e4-8\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e6-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e24-30”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e90\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##This golden grain amaranth has Aztec roots. It can be irrigated or dry farmed. Plants grow 6-7’ tall. The stalks and leaves are golden yellow and the seed heads are golden bronze. The young green leaves are edible and nutritious. Each plant yields about a pound of delicious grain. Tags: Harvest: Late, Color: Gold, Size: Large, Specialty: Storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginated in Mexico where it is called Quelite or Blero. Staple cultivated crop of the Aztecs, Incas and Mayas before Spanish colonialists banned it. Amaranth was preserved in hard to reach mountains of Central and South America. The flowers of the 'Hopi Red Dye' amaranth were used by the Hopi as a deep red dye. First introduced as an ornamental plant in Europe in the 16th century. High in vitamin A, C, folate and several minerals. Gluten-free source of protein. Delicious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=amaranth%20recipes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eamaranth recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.##Feral Farm##Certified Organic by CCOF##Seed grower since 2015##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Feral-Farm-Photo-small.jpg?3##I started growing seed commercially as an apprentice at the Organic Farm School in the Puget Sound in Washington. I already loved growing vegetables, but taking a plant all the way through its life cycle felt like a special kind of honor, and I quickly saw the value in sustaining organic, important, and rare plant varieties and participating in sustainable food systems in this way. I moved to Oregon in 2015 and have been growing my organic seed farming business over the last four seasons by renting land from existing farms and slowly taking on higher volumes and more varieties. I’m currently growing 1.6 acres of certified organic seed crops and heirloom garlic.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"400 Seeds","offer_id":39688847982634,"sku":"","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4000 Seeds","offer_id":39688848015402,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/download_19af4f37-48cd-4050-9045-2df80f7a9ac9.jpg?v=1638337808"},{"product_id":"anaranjado","title":"Anaranjado","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu2\"\u003eAmaranthus hypochondriacus\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW AMARANTH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, plant out or direct seed after frost. Tender annual that does not tolerate frost. If growing for seed, grown in greenhouse in Zone 7B or cooler to avoid early frost. Optimum growing temperatures 60–70˚F. Keep moist until germination. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 5.5-7.5. Hardiness zones 2-10. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 44,000 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 70%. Usual seed life: 5-10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 2 miles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e65-80˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e4-8\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e6-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e24-30”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAnaranjado Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 28,350 seeds\u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 113m seeds\u003cbr\u003e##6-7’ tall plants with huge, bright orange plumes and electric green leaves. Flowers are filled with thousands of protein-dense seeds, and the leaves are highly nutritious greens that stay vibrant through the heat of summer. This variety is originally from the Qachuu Aloom Seed Cooperative in Guatemala, shared through Chris Hardy of Hardy Seeds. Tags: Harvest: Late, Color: Orange, Size: Large.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginated in Mexico where it is called Quelite or Blero. Staple cultivated crop of the Aztecs, Incas and Mayas before Spanish colonialists banned it. Amaranth was preserved in hard to reach mountains of Central and South America. The flowers of the 'Hopi Red Dye' amaranth were used by the Hopi as a deep red dye. First introduced as an ornamental plant in Europe in the 16th century. High in vitamin A, C, folate and several minerals. Gluten-free source of protein. Delicious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=amaranth%20recipes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eamaranth recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"400 Seeds","offer_id":40903601586218,"sku":"","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4000 Seeds","offer_id":40903601618986,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":40903601651754,"sku":"","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Pound","offer_id":40903601684522,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/AnaranjadoAmaranth.png?v=1704956437"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/collections\/amaranth.oembed","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}