Amaranth Chinese Spinach Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Chinese Spinach Amaranth is a fast-growing heirloom leafy vegetable prized for its tender, nutritious leaves and mild, earthy flavor. Also known as Vegetable Amaranth, it is widely used in Asian cuisine for stir-fries, soups, steamed dishes, and salads. This heat-loving crop thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and produces continuous harvests of fresh greens throughout the warm growing season. It is an excellent choice for home gardens, raised beds, and containers.

Features

• Fast-growing heirloom leafy vegetable
• Produces tender, nutrient-rich edible leaves
• Mild flavor ideal for stir-fries, soups, and salads
• High-yielding with continuous leaf harvests
• Thrives in hot summer weather
• Suitable for gardens, raised beds, and containers
• Easy to grow and low maintenance

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Amaranthus tricolor
• Common Name (US): Chinese Spinach / Vegetable Amaranth
• Seed Type / Variety: Heirloom Leafy Vegetable Variety
• Growth Habit: Upright annual leafy vegetable
• USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring after the last frost through summer
• Growing Season: Late Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: April–August
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5–10 days at 70–85°F (21–29°C); sow seeds ¼ inch (6 mm) deep in moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy or sandy soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Mature Plant Size: 24–48 inches tall, 12–24 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches apart