Product Description - Organic Green Amaranthus Seeds - Open Pollinated
Amaranthus is a leafy green that is high in nutrients. This vegetable has been demonstrated to have a number of health benefits. Spinach may help prevent heart disease and cancer by reducing oxidative stress, improving eye health, and decreasing oxidative stress. Spinach is a simple food to incorporate into your diet if you're interested in its health benefits. The green spinach nutrition facts offer essential vitamins and minerals for staying healthy because this rich green leaf is so nutritious. Vitamins A, C, K1, iron, folic acid, and calcium are among the most plentiful nutrients in green spinach. Lutein, zeaxanthin, and quercetin are all potent antioxidants found in them. It is beneficial for persons with high blood pressure because of its high potassium level. Green spinach is high in fiber and water, both of which aid in the prevention of constipation and the maintenance of a healthy digestive system
Benefits/Uses of green Amaranthus
- Green spinach's anti-inflammatory properties make it a strong contender for brain protection, especially as people age.
- It contains naturally occurring nitrates, which open up blood arteries to enhance blood flow and relieve the heart's burden.
- Green spinach contains vitamin A, which can protect the skin from UV rays. It protects the skin from oxidative stress in the dermal layers and promotes skin health. Consuming green spinach on a daily basis may help you maintain a healthy complexion.
- Vitamin K aids in the prevention of artery calcification, which is a contributing factor in the development of cardiovascular disease.
- It's a fantastic alternative for people who wish to lose weight and lower cholesterol organically.
- In Ayurvedic medicine, green spinach has been used to cure jaundice and liver disorders.
- The young green spinach leaves, which are high in iron, are especially good for patients with anemia and pregnant women who require iron in their diets.
Specifications of Green Amaranthus seeds
Common Name |
Green Amaranthus |
Sunlight |
Full Sunlight |
Water |
Water on a regular basis but not soggy |
Temperature |
210 |
Soil |
Loamy |
Fertilizer |
Balanced organic fertilizer |
Soil pH |
Neutral |
No. of seeds |
500+ |
Planting and care for Green Amaranthus
Sowing green amaranthus seeds
- Soil temperatures should not exceed 70°F (21°C) for optimum germination.
- During the early spring, successive plantings should be conducted every two weeks.
- Choose a planting location that receives full light (or at least partial sun) and has well-drained soil.
- Prepare the spinach grow bag with soil and Organic Humic Acid (Growth Promoter) or Fish Amino Acid 100% Organic Concentrated - Growth Promoter approximately a week before planting, or prepare your space in the fall so that it is better to sow the seeds outdoors as soon as the earth thaws in the early spring.
- Although seeds can be sown inside, it is not recommended due to the difficulty of transplanting seedlings.
- Sow seeds 12 to 1 inch deep, softly covered with dirt. Sow the seeds in a row, or scatter them over a broad row or bed.
- In the spring, give the new seedlings plenty of water.
Growing green amaranthus
- Fertilize only if slow growth is a problem or a supplement if your soil pH is too low.
- Thin seedlings to 3-4 inches apart when they reach a height of about two inches.
- There is no need for cultivation beyond thinning. The roots are shallow and susceptible to harm.
- Mulching helps to keep the soil moist.
- Water on a regular basis.
Harvesting green amaranthus
Maintain a close check on your plants. When the leaves have attained the desired size, harvest them. Harvest as soon as possible, or wait for larger leaves, as bitterness will set fairly shortly after maturity. The whole plant can be harvested simultaneously and cut at the base, or leaves can be harvested one layer at a time, allowing the inner layers to develop more time.
Precautions while growing green amaranthus
- We produce the plant, and the environmental circumstances can occasionally produce problems with green spinach and green spinach-related diseases.
- In the winter months, green spinach grows and tastes better.
- The seeds germinate slowly in warm conditions and may not germinate at all.
- The heat also causes the plants to quickly clump together, destroying the crop's flavor.
- For an early harvest, plant the seeds in late winter or early spring, or the late summer or early fall for a fall or winter harvest.
- Plant green spinach where it will get half-day shade if you wish to try growing it in the summer.
Common Problems affecting green amaranthus plants and solutions
Buffering - When a disease is buffered, seedlings drop and die soon after they emerge. To help prevent disease, use high-quality seeds and avoid overwatering. Before putting the fertilizer into the garden soil, properly treat it in a warm pile.
Mildew-Mildew develops a white fungus on the underside of the leaves and yellow or light green patches on the upper side. There is no cure rather than bio-pest control, or removing contaminated plants is the best option. Plants should be spaced at the required distance to allow for optimum air circulation, and water should be applied straight to the ground to keep the foliage dry. If you have late blight problems in the growing year, don't grow green spinach next year. This provides the disease's spores with a chance to die.
Viruses-Insect infestations should be avoided as much as possible since viruses that affect green spinach are commonly transferred by insects. Infected plants do not have a treatment. To stop the virus from spreading, tear and destroy the plants.
Aphids - Aphids are by far the most common green spinach parasite. They are usually kept under check by natural enemies. If you require additional assistance, try organic bio pest control or neem oil.
Leaf miners - Leaf miners tan the leaves in a serpentine pattern. Use organic bio pest control for biting pests as they feed on the inside of the leaves before the larvae find a chance to develop, prune affected leaves and eliminate them.
No. of Green Amaranthus Seeds - 500+