Organic Red Amaranthus Seeds - Open Pollinated

Due to its high concentration of iron, red spinach tops the charts for offering health benefits. It is rich in iron and it helps to avoid anemia. Red spinach is high in Vitamin C and other natural antioxidants, which can help your immune system. Research suggests that Red spinach contains high amounts of antioxidants and flavonoids, and this helps to keep the development of many types of cancers at bay.

Benefits/uses of red spinach

• Red spinach is a good treatment for anemia because it has high levels of iron. In addition to the stalks, this spinach can be eaten to support kidney health and cleanse the kidneys.
• Spinach has a high concentration of vitamin C, which aids in providing good vision and reducing eye issues.
• Red spinach is full of nutrients that can improve your eyesight and help your optic nerves. Red spinach is also associated with vision problems related to aging.
• Red spinach's stems can help with conditions like dysentery. Red spinach's high protein content aids in the reduction of insulin levels in the blood, which releases many hormones that are effective in managing hunger pangs.
• Being active and doing regular exercise is an essential part of weight management. Dietary fiber raises your metabolic rate to help you lose weight.
• The juice of these leaves has been found to help relieve fevers, with the theory being that it helps the body lower its temperature.
• Gallic acid in red spinach helps keep your energy levels high to help prevent fatigue and lack of energy.
• Red spinach provides a significant amount of iron, manganese, calcium, and other vital minerals, which help the skin in your hair produce melanin, which keeps hair from prematurely greying.
• Additionally, it enhances your hair, helping to prevent hair loss. Antioxidants abound in red spinach leaves, making them a good source of anti-aging nutrients for the skin.
• Low in calories, high in Potassium: Red spinach is quite nutritious. The mixture also has lower sodium levels, making it suitable for patients with hypertension.
• The phytonutrients found in red spinach help regulate your blood pressure and reduce the stress in the heart. Cancer warding properties are present in red spinach.
• Reducing oxidative stress in the body causes cancer cells to proliferate. Dark circles can be reduced by increasing the amount of iron in the body.
• Nutritional deficiencies can be prevented, and blood flow is also increased. Reducing the amount of black pigments, bags under the eyes, and puffy eyes are achieved.

Specifications of red spinach seeds

Planting and care for red spinach seeds

Sowing red spinach seeds

Seeds of red spinach can be easily propagated. Late in the spring, sow the small seeds directly in the soil at the spinach grow bags. If the soil is warm, germination is usually quick and successful. Germination is aided by a dip in temperature overnight. Indoor seedlings can be started for transplanting. Transplants can be started 6 to 8 weeks before the arrival of spring. Seeds should be placed in rows 10 to 12 inches apart, to a depth of 1–2 cm.

Harvesting red spinach

To harvest Red spinach, pick the individual leaves as needed for greens. Younger greens are great for salad, and older greens are better cooked as a substitute for spinach. The time from planting to harvest is between 20 and 30 days from seed sowing. You can also cut your spinach when it is between one and two feet tall. It would be best to cut the whole stem, maybe six to ten inches above the ground. The stem will re-shoot and can be harvested again.

Precautions while growing red spinach

To keep the soil cold, keep the spinach equally moist and mulch the planting beds. Floating row coverings protect seedlings from flea beetles, aphids, and leafhoppers. Plants should be spaced 6 inches apart for optimal growth and air circulation. Keep the garden free of plant detritus, which can serve as a breeding ground for pests.

Common Problems affecting red spinach plants and solutions

• Damping-off is a fungus that lives in the soil and thrives in damp environments. Planting in cold, damp soil is not recommended. Ensure that the soil is sufficiently drained.
• Deficiency in nitrogen turns the leaves to a faded yellow color. Spinach is vulnerable to nitrogen deficiency. Every 10 to 15 days, apply a side dressing of compost tea. Every two years, add old compost to planting beds. Add Azospirillum Nitrogen Fixing Biofertilizer if required.
• Extended daylight with hot temperatures, or cool temperatures followed by very warm temperatures, 80°F or higher, might cause bolting. Plant spinach so that it is ready to harvest when the weather is cool.
• Aphids are pear-shaped insects that live on the undersides of leaves and are small, oval, and yellowish to greenish. They leave behind honeydew, sticky feces that can turn into a dark sooty mould. A blast of water from the hose will kill aphids on leaves. Insecticidal soap should be used.
• The larvae of leaf miners burrow through the leaves. To kill larvae and prevent adult flies–which are black with yellow stripes–from laying eggs, eliminate contaminated leaves, and tend the garden. Floating row covers can be used to protect crops.
• Flea beetles are a sixteenth of an inch long golden or black beetle. Seedlings and little transplants have tiny holes in their leaves that they consume. The larvae eat the roots of newly sprouted plants. Diatomaceous earth should be spread around the seedling. Cultivate frequently to throw off the life cycle. Keep the garden tidy.
• Armyworms are dark green caterpillars with a wingspan of 112 inches that are the larvae of a mottled grey moth. Armyworms swarm and consume the leaves, stems, and roots of a wide range of crops. Armyworms will reside in the webs that spiders create on leaves. Caterpillars should be hand-picked and destroyed.
• Use of bio pest control for sucking and biting pests is highly recommended in case of severe infestations.

No. of Red Spinach Seeds - 500+