{"product_id":"heirloom-organic-red-stripe-amaranth-herb-seeds-aka-chinese-spinach-callaloo-amaranthus-viridus-edible-amaranth","title":"Heirloom Organic Red Stripe Amaranth Herb Seeds Aka Chinese Spinach - Callaloo - Amaranthus viridus - Edible Amaranth","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Strip Amaranth Seeds (20)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHINESE SPINACH SEEDS- Asian Vegetables, Edible Amaranth, Red Stripe Leaf -Jamaican Red Calla-loo!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e100% open pollinated\u003cbr\u003eheirloom\u003cbr\u003eAmaranth leaves contain three times the calcium and five times the niacin of spinach leaves.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdible Amaranth, Red Stripe Leaf\u003cbr\u003eThis is a fascinating amaranth, often simply called Red Leaf in the market, that produces large green leaves with red stripes in the center. This variety is a vigorously growing vegetable in warm weather. Some people grow this variety as decorative plants as well as leafy vegetable plants. Young leaves and stems can be harvested periodically for a long time during the growth.\u003cbr\u003eDelicious lightly stir-fried or steamed, Amaranth leaves and stems are extremely nutritious delivering protein, iron and calcium, as well as vitamins A and C. Chinese cuisine typically prefers the red-leaf varieties and includes them in soups, sometimes serving the cooked leaves separately.\u003cbr\u003eIn India, Taiwan and Japan, the lighter varieties are more popular. In Western cuisine, Amaranth can be substituted in any recipe for spinach. Young leaves are tasty and beautiful in salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vegetable is also known as...\u003cbr\u003eJamaica: Callaloo\u003cbr\u003eChina: een choy, hinn choy, yin choy, hin tsai, in tsai, xian cai, lao quiang gu\u003cbr\u003eIndia: chaulai sag, chuamarsa, ganhar, kai sag, kalgaghasa, lal sag, marsa, poi, rajgira, ram dana\u003cbr\u003eIndonesia: abang, bayam, bayem, selasih, senggang bener\u003cbr\u003eJapan: chunrai, hiyuna, java horenso, santousai\u003cbr\u003eKorea: chambirum\u003cbr\u003eMalaysia: bayam\u003cbr\u003ePhilippines: kulitis\u003cbr\u003eSri Lanka: sudu tampala\u003cbr\u003eThailand: phak khom\u003cbr\u003eVietnam: rau den, rau den do\u003cbr\u003eGreens - Red Amaranth - Amaranthus viridus\u003cbr\u003eAnnual Red Amaranth variety grows beautiful red-striped edible leaves for fresh and cooked uses. This is a favorite vegetable in Chinese and Vietnamese stir-fries and the red leaves will color the dish red. Unlike many other greens, such as mustard and spinach, amaranth loves the heat so when your cool weather greens are done heat loving amaranth will keep you well supplied with tasty, highly nutritious greens. The seeds are also edible and are a protein-rich pseudo grain.\u003cbr\u003eSoil and Water: Amaranth likes loam and silty loam soil. It is very drought tolerant so water only when dry.\u003cbr\u003ePlanting and Growing:\u003cbr\u003eDirect seed after soil has begun to warm in spring. The seed is very fine so you can mix it with a carrier like sand or coffee grounds. Scatter the seed and rake it in lightly.\u003cbr\u003eHarvesting and Storage:\u003cbr\u003eFor greens, harvest before flowers appear. You can harvest the entire plant. For seeds harvest after flowers have turned to seed, by cutting the stalk and letting it cure for a few days in a sunny location. Bring it in at night to avoid moisture. Once dried, shake into a paper bag and filter with a sieve.\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temperature: 60-90°F\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth: 3\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eGermination: 3-10 Days\u003cbr\u003eHeight At Maturity: 3'-6'\u003cbr\u003eSun\/Shade: Full Sun\u003cbr\u003eSpacing After Thinning: 6\"-18\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Jamaican,American,Caribbean,Grow,Garden,Annual,spinach,kale,chinese,Chinese Spinach,Micro greens,vegetable garden,Health benefit\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shortcake Farms \"The Seed Vault\"","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45249382285498,"sku":"sku-41250577940654","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6665\/5418\/files\/il_fullxfull.2821245703_3n4o.jpg?v=1760833099","url":"https:\/\/everybodysglass.com\/products\/heirloom-organic-red-stripe-amaranth-herb-seeds-aka-chinese-spinach-callaloo-amaranthus-viridus-edible-amaranth","provider":"Everybody's glass and other art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}