Top Facts: Amaranth contains so much goodness it deserves a place in your pantry and your garden. Top tip: Growing amaranth is a good way to improve your garden’s soil. It is worth noting that the traditional way to cultivate amaranth is to cultivate golden amaranth. But you can get leaves which are gold or tinged golden; they are surprisingly nutritious and delicious.
Amaranth Micro Greens tastes like spinach. The amaranth microgreens we import from India have had no chemicals added to them. In fact none at all; the only thing you need to do is add some compost to the soil when you plant them. Once the initial crop has grown, just pluck the leaves and enjoy the wonderful taste.
We have found that amaranth microgreens germinate best in a warm sunny place. You may be growing this vegetable in a container but we have found that it grows best if you have something warm and damp to encourage its root growth. If you are growing them in a tray, you will find that after about seven days you will need to remove the tray and replace it with a bigger one. This is because the amaranth seeds may not have sprouted as well as they should have if they have been kept in a colder tray. If they have been kept in a warmer tray, they will need to sit for longer before they sprout.
Do not be surprised if the amaranth microgreen does not have a red color to it as this is quite normal. There is no need to worry too much though as the plants that you are growing will soon turn the color to their preferred shade of green. Within two weeks the tiny green plants will start to grow and reach a maximum height of about three to four inches. After this period, the plants will turn completely red and will continue to grow. When you take the plants from the warm area and put them into a cold area, the color should start to fade back to their original color.
The first thing you will have to do if you want to grow amaranth microgreens is to make sure that your tray is well rotted. This can be done by digging holes in the ground and filling them with water or by burying the trays in the ground and covering them with dirt. You can choose to add compost to the soil in order to assist the growth as well. Another thing you need to do is make sure that you have good soil that is moist enough to allow your seedlings to thrive but not so wet that they drown.
Your final step is to make sure that you place your growing trays in an area where there is either direct sunlight or some indirect sunlight. During the day the amaranth microgreens will need a lot of sun but after a few days you should be able to move them into the shade. After about six weeks of moving them around you should be able to harvest your crop. You should grow about four cups of these for every four inch container you are growing.
As with most things, the more you know, the better you can use it. If you do your research and understand the amaranth microgreens health benefits, you will be able to enjoy healthy benefits from this green. The best way to make sure you do everything you can to promote growth is to follow the instructions on the package closely. You may also want to use a tip sheet of growing tips.
For those who would prefer a cold water solution for brewing their own tea you can buy amaranth microgreens seeds as well. It would be nice if you could grow your own spinach. The good news is that you can purchase a variety of varieties to use in your recipes without much effort. You can enjoy a cup of hot tea, a delicious salad ingredient or use it to make delicious breads, muffins, and pizzas. If you like to try something new, you should give growing spinach a try.