White Leaf Edible Amaranth Plant

White Leaf Edible Amaranth Plant is a dwarf type Amaranth, growing slower and smaller than most varieties, making it an ideal container plant for your patio garden. You can grow the White Leaf Amaranth as densely as you please, using the tender plants as you thin them for salads, stir-fry dishes and soups. Let the larger, older plants go to seed and harvest those protein-packed seeds, preparing them like quinoa or sprinkling them into your favorite smoothies or over oatmeal for a protein boost. This variety produces more lightly colored, smoother leaves, with a nicely rounded shape, sometimes somewhat crinkled and more closely resembling spinach than most varieties, but with that characteristic smooth, savory flavor.

We grow our White Leaf Edible Amaranth Plants organically and guarantee them to arrive alive and thriving!!

Planting Instructions:

• - Transplant when soil temperatures reach 65°F

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0
• - Well-drained, fertile soil with moderate organic matter

Watering Specifics:

• - Keep soil consistently moist until germination
• - Water regularly, especially during dry spells

Fertilizer Type:

• - Apply balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer at planting
• - Side-dress with compost tea monthly

Pruning and Training:

• - Pinch off flower heads to encourage leaf production
• - Thin plants to 6-8 inches apart for proper growth

Pollination:

• - Wind-pollinated, no special requirements

Additional Pest Management:

• - Watch for aphids and leaf miners
• - Use insecticidal soap if pest problems persist

Harvesting Indicators:

• - Harvest young leaves for salads when plants are 6-8 inches tall
• - For grain, harvest when seeds are dry on the plant

Storage:

• - Store fresh leaves in the refrigerator for up to a week
• - Store dried seeds in an airtight container for up to a year

Companion Plants:

• - Onions: Deter pests
• - Corn: Provides support
• - Tomatoes: Benefit from similar growing conditions