Amaranth Seeds, Beetroot Vlathankara

Sku:
#AM110
Min. seed count:
100
$3.50

Description

A delicious ornamental edible jewel from southern India, its lush red foliage is as vibrant as rangoli art, providing bold burgundy tones in the flower garden and a tasty alternative to spinach in the vegetable patch. Renowned for its striking beetroot-colored foliage and exquisite flavor, this variety is one of the most cherished amaranths in Kerala, India. Legend has it that the history of this treasured crimson beauty began with a keen-eyed farmer in Vlathankara. Wandering through a bustling bazaar, he stumbled upon a cluster of amaranth saplings; one was remarkably different from the rest, displaying a deep blood-red hue. Immediately recognizing its uniqueness, he tenderly nurtured the red sapling at home, allowing it to flourish and bear seeds. The amaranth was named in honor of Vlathankara and became a cherished emblem of the region. Its resilience and productivity are remarkable; it bears tasty, ruby red leaves for over six months in favorable conditions. Like all amaranths, the leaves are tender and best used in stir fries, or cooked into daal or masalas.
  • 6 - 12 hours sun
  • Sprouts in: 3 - 4 days
  • Ideal temp: 65 - 90 F
  • Seed depth: 1/8inch
  • Plant spacing: 6" apart
  • Frost hardy: no
  • Amaranthus tricolor
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