Red Amaranth, Amaranthus Cruentus

Origin: Central America Common Name: Blood amaranth, Red amaranth, Purple amaranth, Prince’s feather, chuvanna cheera, shravani maath and Mexican grain amaranth Family: Amaranthaceae Flower Colour: Reddish-rose Drought Tolerance: Medium Salinity Tolerance: Low Sun Tolerance: Medium Wind Tolerance: Medium Water Requirement: Medium PH Level: Basic Pest Tolerance: High Disease Tolerance: High Growth Rate: Slow Fragrance: No

***30 – 40cm

Enjoy homegrown nutrition with Red Amaranth, Amaranthus cruentus! This nutritious vegetable is packed with iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C, making it an ideal addition to your daily diet. Rich in color and flavor, Red Amaranth is a popular choice for salads, soups, and stir-fries. Amaranthus cruentus is a tall annual herb topped with clusters of dark pink flowers. The plant can grow up to 2 m (6 ft) in height, and blooms in summer to fall. It is believed to have originated from Amaranthus hybridus, with which it shares many morphological features. The plant is usually green in color, but a purple variant was once grown for use in Inca rituals. height up to 13 feet are found in Wayanad, Kerala. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant, valued for its f