Hopi Red Dye Amaranth

Amaranthus cruentus 14-20 days for microgreens 70 days for flowering plant 110 days for seeds Originally grown as a dye plant by the southwestern Hopi Nation, this variety has the reddest seedlings of any amaranth known, making it a natural for micro-green mixes! Plants reach 4-6 feet and cut a most striking figure in the garden! The Hopis use the deep-red flower bract as a natural dye to color their world-renowned piki bread   Days to Germinate: 3-10 Days Height At Maturity: 4-6' Sun/Shade Requirements: Full Sun Contains 100 heirloom seeds