{"product_id":"huatl-amaranth","title":"Huatl Amaranth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmaranthus cruentus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 30 (edible leaves), 50 (flower), 100 (seed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vigorous amaranth sprang up in the germination test, with 100% of seeds sprouting in just 2 days! A tall variety that can grow to 9 feet in optimal conditions. Dryland adapted. Enjoy the grain as a cereal or porridge, or try making \u003cem\u003ealegria\u003c\/em\u003e, the traditional Mexican popped amaranth and honey candy that is SO delicious!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal seeds sourced from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nativeseeds.org\/\" title=\"native seeds search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nativeseeds.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eNative Seeds\/SEARCH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, who found them in a Nahua market in Tuleyhualco outside Mexico City. Grown by \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Laying Groundwork, Paonia CO\" href=\"https:\/\/www.layinggroundwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGroundwork\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Paonia, CO.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlant Huatl Amaranth seeds directly in ground after last frost. Keep moist until germinated. Thin to 2 feet apart. Highly drought tolerant. In many warmer climates, amaranth will return year after year so plant where you don't mind it returning! \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Saving Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e When seed is mature it will easily fall into a bucket when stems are shaken. Clip entire seedhead into bucket and stomp to dislodge seed, or shake while still on plant. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox 250 Huatl Amaranth seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43369074131150,"sku":"sku-43991728816283","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/6838\/6510\/files\/IMG_2399_1.jpg?v=1770127208","url":"https:\/\/store.motherearthliving.com\/products\/huatl-amaranth","provider":"Mother Earth Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}