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Amaranth Microgreens

Microgreen

Amaranthus tricolor

Overview
Amaranth microgreens are delicate, tender shoots with small rounded cotyledons and fine stems that reach full harvest in 50 days. They display vibrant green coloring with a slightly purplish tinge. These microgreens are prized for their mild, earthy flavor profile with subtle sweetness and mineral undertones, making them ideal for salads, smoothies, and garnishes. Amaranth microgreens pack a nutritional punch with high levels of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Their defining characteristic is their exceptional tenderness and visual appeal, combined with easy cultivation and minimal pest pressure, making them perfect for both novice and experienced microgreen growers.
Planting
Seeds are very small. Broadcast sow densely on surface. Press lightly into growing medium, do not cover.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 2-5.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Few pest issues, occasional aphids. Common diseases: Rarely affected by diseases when properly grown.