Amaranth Sprouts Seeds

Amaranth sprouts are tiny and jewel bright, with magenta stems, small green leaves and a mild, earthy sweetness. They germinate in three to five days and are ready in eight to twelve, and few things dress a plate as well.

The seed is very fine, so scatter it thinly onto a damp surface and mist rather than water. Amaranth is delicate at the start and steady once it is up.

Growing Information

• Light: Full sun to part shade, or bright indoor light
• Germination: 3 to 5 days
• Planting Depth: Surface sow, light cover
• Spacing: Dense sow for sprouts
• Height: 1 to 2 inches
• Harvest: 8 to 12 days

How to Sprout

1. Do not soak these seeds. They form a gel as soon as they meet water.
2. Scatter the dry seed evenly over a damp growing medium or a fine sprouting tray.
3. Mist lightly once or twice a day, just enough to keep the surface damp.
4. Keep in a bright location, away from direct hot sunlight.
5. Harvest in 8 to 12 days, once the shoots reach 1 to 2 inches tall.
6. Snip and use fresh.

Non-GMO and heirloom, and just as good grown on as microgreens.

Net weight: 16 oz (1 lb) resealable pouch, up to 48 servings.