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 feather-like flowering plumes.