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Red Amaranth Microgreens

Microgreen

Amaranthus cruentus

Overview
Red Amaranth Microgreens are vibrant, ruby-red seedlings with delicate cotyledons and slender stems, ready to harvest in 10-14 days under optimal indoor conditions. These tender microgreens feature a mild, earthy flavor with subtle sweetness and a delicate texture that adds visual appeal and nutritional value to salads, sandwiches, and grain bowls. Red amaranth microgreens are prized for their striking color contrast and high nutrient density, including vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron. They thrive in soilless or fine potting mix under grow lights with 12-16 hours of daily illumination, making them ideal for year-round indoor cultivation with minimal pest pressure.
Planting
Soak seeds 4-6 hours, then sow densely on growing medium. Cover lightly and mist gently.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 1" apart. Germination: 2-3.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids (rare in microgreen stage), fungus gnats. Common diseases: Damping off from overwatering, root rot from poor drainage.