Description
An amaranth so attractive, we’ve made it into its own exclamation of delight here on the farm. Try it for yourself- “Hot Biscuits!” It feels right for occasions good and bad. Boasting a hard-to-find, terracotta-colored head with rusty-hued foliage, Hot Biscuits Amaranth is the definition of “rustic chic.” A tall, easy-to-grow and productive filler for fresh and dried arrangements. In addition to its beauty amaranth produces loads of nutrient-rich grain, with a single plan producing up to a half pint of seed. Amaranth is native to Mexico where the seeds are popped and mixed with honey for a traditional snack called “alegria,” which means happiness in Spanish.
Days to Maturity: 65-75
Latin Name: Amaranthus cruentus
Life Cycle for seed saving: Annual
Planting Instructions:
Direct seed Hot Biscuits Amaranth in late spring or early summer. Optimal soil temp. for germination: 65-85°. Planting depth: 1/8″. Thin plants to 6-18″, depending on desired size. Harvest in dry weather when grain readily falls off when brushed.
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All of our seed is Non-GMO and Certified Organic by Washington State Department of Agriculture. We grow the majority of our varieties here at Deep Harvest Farm on Whidbey Island while purchasing the rest from other small, organic Northwest seed growers. Finally, all of our offerings are open-pollinated (OP) so that you too can save and share seed from these plants!
