{"product_id":"red-amaranth-microgreen-seeds-amarosa","title":"Red Amaranth Microgreen Seeds - Amarosa","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDeep Red Amaranth Microgreens for Colourful Garnishes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrow intensely coloured microgreens with \u003cstrong\u003eRed Amaranth Microgreen Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cem\u003eAmaranthus tricolor\u003c\/em\u003e produces fine, deep garnet-red stems and leaves, making it particularly useful for restaurant garnishes, salads, bowls and other dishes where colour and presentation matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRed amaranth has a \u003cstrong\u003emild, earthy and slightly sweet flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e with a fine, delicate texture. It is noticeably more delicate than robust crops such as sunflower, pea and radish microgreens, allowing it to add colour and visual contrast without overpowering other ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFine-Seeded Microgreens Grown Without Pre-Soaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe extremely small seeds are \u003cstrong\u003edry-sown without pre-soaking\u003c\/strong\u003e onto a fine, evenly moist growing medium. A short covered germination or blackout period helps establish the crop before the seedlings are moved into good light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRed amaranth prefers warm growing conditions and performs well around \u003cstrong\u003e20–25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once established, bottom watering helps keep the delicate foliage drier while maintaining even moisture around the roots. A drainable \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/microgreen-wheatgrass-grow-tray\"\u003emicrogreen grow tray\u003c\/a\u003e paired with a suitable fine medium such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/coco-fibre-growing-medium\"\u003ecoco fibre\u003c\/a\u003e can be used for tray production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder suitable conditions, red amaranth is generally ready to harvest in approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, once the cotyledons have developed well and the crop has achieved its characteristic deep red colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAlso Suitable for Baby Leaf \u0026amp; Chinese Spinach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmaranthus tricolor\u003c\/em\u003e is also an edible leafy amaranth commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eChinese spinach\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sow less densely and allow the plants to grow beyond the microgreen stage for tender baby leaves, or continue growing them for larger edible foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYoung leaves can be used fresh in salads, while larger leaves can be cooked in stir-fries, soups, curries and other savoury dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFor Home, Chef \u0026amp; Commercial Microgreen Growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in pack sizes from \u003cstrong\u003e1g to 500g\u003c\/strong\u003e, Red Amaranth Microgreen Seeds are suitable for home growers, chefs, cafés, restaurants, market gardeners and commercial microgreen producers. Because the seed is extremely fine, only a relatively small weight of seed is required to sow a full microgreen tray.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozsprout","offers":[{"title":"1g","offer_id":42801888985331,"sku":"AMARANTHSEEDS-1G","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g","offer_id":42801889018099,"sku":"AMARANTHSEEDS-20G","price":15.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50g","offer_id":42801889050867,"sku":"AMARANTHSEEDS-50G","price":27.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":42801889083635,"sku":"AMARANTHSEEDS-100G","price":49.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"215g","offer_id":42801889149171,"sku":"AMARANTHSEEDS-250G","price":119.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g","offer_id":42801889214707,"sku":"AMARANTHSEEDS-500G","price":230.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/1446\/5779\/files\/Amaranth-microgreens-seeds.webp?v=1759256061","url":"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/red-amaranth-microgreen-seeds-amarosa","provider":"OzSprout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}