General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 6-8 feet
Plant Spread: 12-24 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Beautiful burgundy-red leaves
Uses: Vegetable
Salad greens
Edible Parts: Leaves
Seeds or Nuts
Eating Methods: Raw
Cooked
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Days to germinate: 10-15
Depth to plant seed: Surface sow and lightly cover
Sow in situ
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
Other info: Likes a warm location
Containers: Not suitable for containers

Victory Seed Company sells seeds of 'Red Garnet'.

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Common names
  • Amaranth

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