BigPak (1-oz) Edible Amaranth Green Leaf seeds 白莧菜 heirloom non-GMO

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BigPak (1-oz) worth of Edible Amaranth Green Leaf seeds 白莧菜 heirloom non-GMO This heirloom Chinese/Taiwan variety is a staple food in many Asian cultures, super easy to grow. Some growing tips: • Prepare the veggie bed with lots of organic matters such as compost, work the soil at least 4″ deep, 6″ would be even better. • Do not sow too early in the spring! Direct sowing when overnight low is above 50F, or 2-4 weeks after the last frost. Amaranth loves heat, sun & humidity. Here in SW Chicago burb zone 5B, I sown the seeds around May 20th and last pic showing harvest around late June. • Do not over-seed, as 7 grams of seeds (~7,000) can cover 200-400 sqft area easily • Used phased approach, cultivate a subplot every two weeks, to continue the harvest throughout the summer • Cover the seeds with 1/4” fine soil; ready to harvest in just 35 to 45 days. • Water in the morning rather than in the evening, as caterpillars and slugs love the moisture • If too many seedlings, thin out the crowded area and eat them as stir fried baby greens, make soup, or add them to ramen noodles.