{"product_id":"amaranth-hopi-red-dye","title":"Amaranth Seeds, Hopi Red Dye","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Amaranthus cruentus)\u003c\/em\u003e. A stunningly vibrant ornamental with myriad traditional indigenous uses. Originally grown as a dye plant by the southwestern Hopi Nation, this variety has the reddest seedlings of any amaranth known. Plants reach 4 to 6 feet and cut a most striking figure in the garden! The Hopis use the deep red flower bract as a natural dye to color their world-renowned piki bread. The brilliant red dye rendered from its flowers can be used in craft projects and as a natural food dye—the possibilities are endless. The young leaves are excellent sautéed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\u003cspan\u003eopi Red Dye is one of the most visually striking amaranths available, valued for both its vivid crimson seedlings and its practical uses as a natural dye source. It thrives in hot summers and tolerates drought once established, making it a low-maintenance standout in beds, borders, or cutting gardens. Harvest flowers for dye projects when blooms are fully developed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511161487646,"sku":"AM134","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/amaranth_hopi_red_dye.jpg?v=1783353688","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/products\/amaranth-hopi-red-dye","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}