Amaranth Microgreens

Product: Amaranth Microgreens

Product type: SEED ()

Botanical name: Amaranthus tricolor

This microgreen has gorgeous magenta leaves to add a vibrant dash of colour to a salad or for use as a garnish. The flavour is sweet and tangy, similar to spinach.

Container: Seedling tray (29 x 34cm) or microgreen tray (29 x 14cm)

Soak time: Do not soak seed

Sow When: Best above 22 °C; avoid cold weather

Quantity: 2.5g (1 scant tsp) to a seedling tray; 1.25g (½ tsp) to a microgreen tray

Method: Spread organic potting mix 2 cm deep in a tray, moisten well; spread the seed evenly across the top of the mix; gently pat seeds down; cover with damp paper towel to keep the seeds moist just until roots reach the soil; place the tray indoors on a well-lit bench or outdoors on a covered deck

Days to Harvest: 16 - 25 days; harvest once the 2nd set of leaves appear; cut just above the soil mix with scissors