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Macro of amaranth microgreens, brilliant magenta and crimson stems and leaves
Amaranthaceae

Amaranth

Tiny seed, slow start, and it hates being top-watered. Worth it for the colour, which is close to fluorescent.

Days to harvest
10-14D
Difficulty
Advanced
Soak
None
Blackout
4 days
Yield
120–180 g per 10×20
Family
Amaranthaceae

Flavour and use

Earthy, mild. Best on fine dining garnish, plating.

Stem colour: Red to magenta stem. Cut fresh in Cold Lake, in a room that runs the same temperature in January as it does in July.