Red Amaranth
Amaranthus tricolor
Family: AmaranthaceaeNative: Tropical AsiaIdentified: Sep 6, 2025
Red Amaranth is an annual leafy vegetable with vibrant green and red or purple leaves. It grows upright, typically reaching a height of 1 to 2 meters (3 to 6 feet). The leaves are ovate to lanceolate, sometimes with striking color patterns, and are often used as a culinary vegetable.
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Red Amaranth thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. It requires consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer if soil is poor. It can be harvested multiple times by cutting the upper leaves.