Burgundy Amaranth Seeds

Burgundy Amaranth is a striking plant that brings both beauty and utility to the garden. This versatile variety is known for its vibrant burgundy leaves and showy seed heads, making it a standout addition to ornamental landscapes and edible gardens alike. The burgundy amaranth plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, adapting well to various climates while providing a reliable and generous harvest. Not only is burgundy grain amaranth visually stunning, but it also offers a flavorful crop. Its seeds are quick to grow and can be used as a gluten-free grain alternative in a variety of recipes, from porridge to baked goods.

Variety Details

• Plant type: Tender Annual
• Growth habit: Upright
• Crop category: Vegetable
• Kitchen profile: Not only is burgundy grain amaranth visually stunning, but it also offers a flavorful crop.
• Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
• Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

• Soil Temperature: 65-75°F
• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
• Germination: 7-14 Days
• Height At Maturity: 4-6 feet
• Days To Maturity: 60-90 Days
• Sun/Shade: Full Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 12-18 inches

Use the product-specific sowing figures for Burgundy Amaranth as the starting point, then adjust timing to local soil temperature and frost conditions. Prepare the bed before planting, preserve the recorded spacing, and evaluate moisture at root depth instead of following a universal calendar. Watch development as the stated maturity window approaches and harvest at the size, texture, or color preferred for the crop. Label the row with the sowing date so actual performance can inform future plantings.

Before sowing Burgundy Amaranth, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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