Red Amaranth Seeds
Easy to Grow
Non-GMO & Natural
High Germination Rate
Loved by Chefs
Red Amaranth Seeds
Non-GMO | Open-Pollinated | Heat-Loving Edible Leaf Amaranth
The Culinary Edge 🌿🔥
Red Amaranth is a fast, heat-loving leafy green grown for tender burgundy-red leaves, bright red stems, and a mild spinach-like flavor. It brings dramatic colour to the garden and cooks down into silky greens for stir-fries, soups, callaloo-style dishes, rice bowls, and summer market bunches.
100+ Seeds per Packet
At A Glance
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| 👅 Flavor Profile | Mild, earthy, spinach-like, tender when cooked |
| 🎨 Visual Contrast | Burgundy-red leaves with vivid red stems and green-bronze undertones |
| ⏱️ Maturity | Baby leaf in about 25–30 days; bunching greens in about 40–50 days |
| 🔢 Quantity | 100+ Premium Seeds per Packet |
✨ Flavor Profile
- Mild leafy depth: Red Amaranth has the comfort of spinach with a warmer, earthier finish and tender stems that cook quickly.
- Colour that survives the pan: The leaves darken when cooked but keep a deep red-purple character that gives simple greens real plate presence.
🍴 Culinary Versatility
- The summer spinach alternative: Use young leaves fresh, or cook mature leaves when cool-season greens are slowing down in heat.
- The stir-fry and soup green: Slice leaves and stems into garlic sautés, coconut broths, noodle soups, rice dishes, callaloo-style greens, and quick vegetable sides.
- The market bunch crop: The red stems and burgundy leaves make beautiful bunches for gardeners, chefs, and anyone who wants edible colour without ornamental-only plants.
🌱 Growing Notes
- Growth habit: Upright tender leafy plants with red stems and broad oval to lance-shaped burgundy leaves. Harvest young tips, individual leaves, or whole bunches before flowering.
- Quebec garden timing: Sow after frost once soil is warm. Amaranth thrives in summer heat and appreciates steady moisture for tender leaves.
- Kitchen-garden value: A fast, productive warm-season green for raised beds, market rows, containers, and succession sowings.
Red Amaranth Seeds
Seeds of Vitality
Leafy Greens Worth Growing
From tender lettuces to hearty kales and vibrant Asian greens, leafy greens are the backbone of any kitchen garden. Our seeds are selected for strong germination, fast growth, and continuous harvests, making them ideal for both new and seasoned gardeners. Whether tossed fresh into salads, sautéed, or blended into nutrient-packed smoothies, these greens bring freshness and vitality to every meal.
From Garden to Plate
Premium Leafy Green Varieties
Open-pollinated and non-GMO, our leafy green seeds represent the best of both heritage and performance. With varieties ranging from crisp romaine and tender butterhead lettuces to robust chards and deeply nutritious spinach, these crops are chosen for flavor, resilience, and high yields. Many can be harvested young for baby greens or grown to full size for hearty dishes, giving you flexibility in both the garden and the kitchen. With Casa Verde, you’re growing freshness, nutrition, and culinary versatility — leaf by leaf.
Frequent Asked Questions
Q: Are your seeds suitable for home gardeners and professional chefs?
Absolutely! Our seeds are chosen for exceptional flavor, vibrant growth, and reliable yields—perfect for home gardens, restaurant kitchens, and culinary professionals alike.
Q: What does “heritage” or “heirloom” mean for your seeds?
Heritage and heirloom seeds are traditional varieties passed down through generations, valued for their flavor, history, and ability to be saved and replanted.
Q: How high is the germination rate of your seeds?
Our seeds are tested for high germination rates, ensuring strong, healthy plants when grown under proper conditions.
Q: Do you offer rare or specialty varieties?
Yes—we pride ourselves on offering unique, flavorful, and hard-to-find varieties that bring diversity and richness to your culinary creations.