Amaranthus viridis is a cosmopolitan species in the botanical family Amaranthaceae and is commonly known as slender amaranth or green amaranth. Amaranthus viridis is an annual herb with an upright, light green stem that grows to about 60–80 cm in height.

2023年1月23日 · Amaranth greens is an easy-to-grow, nutritious plant that can be used as a food source and a decorative ornamental. With its vibrant foliage and high nutrient content, amaranth is worth adding to your garden this season.

Amaranth is a native flower that brings color and drama to the garden, as well as an ancient grain which is highlight nutritious! A warm-season plant, amaranth is planted after final spring frosts. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for amaranth. Amaranth plants are members of the genus Amaranthus, of which there are about 75 species.

2022年7月15日 · Powell amaranth, also known as green amaranth, is a fast-growing species commonly reaching heights of 3–6 feet. Stems and foliage may be smooth, shiny, and lacking hairs or covered with fine hairs. On mature plants, leaves usually have petioles as long or longer than the leaf blade, and blades distinctly narrowing to a somewhat pointed tip.

2024年8月12日 · Amaranth is an annual ornamental plant that has been grown for its edible grain-like seeds for millennia. It's characterized by large, broad leaves with prominent veining, and each plant produces a single reddish flower at the end of a stem. This plant grows best in average, well-drained soil.

2025年1月25日 · Amaranth is a beautiful and unique flower to add to your cutting garden. Their velvety flowers are elegant looking in the vase and add some real drama to your cut flower arrangements. It’s also fun and easy to grow.

Growing amaranth isn't difficult, and it's the perfect plant for edible landscaping thanks to its gorgeous flowers, and nutritious seeds and leaves.

2024年6月26日 · Amaranth flowers are great for attracting birds to your garden. There are many varieties of amaranth plants, yet the ones commonly grown for grain are the prince’s feather (Amaranthus hypochondriacus) and red amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus). Other common names include red-rooted pigweed, purple amaranth, and velvet flower.

The one I use for greens and grain is the Green Amaranth (Amaranthus retroflexus), a very common weed that is a major problem for soy bean farmers. It is also called the Redroot Amaranth, as it has a red root. This Green Amaranth likes …

How to grow amaranth greens from seed — sowing, germination, spacing, culture, and harvesting — for custom salad mix, from Johnny's Selected Seeds.