Grown Amaranth, Glitter Mix?

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Amaranth, Glitter Mix — Microgreens

16-25days to harvest

3-5days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow densely on moist medium indoors, cover for 3-5 days for germination

Cultivation

Sun: Indoor
Water: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged
Soil: Coco coir, peat moss, or microgreen mix
Height: 1 ft. 6 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
Season: Indoor

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Pink, purple, copper, and orange stems with green and multicolored leaves
Shape: Delicate cotyledons with thin, elongated stems
Flavour: Mild, slightly earthy, and subtly sweet flavor profile

In the kitchen

Garnish for salads, soups, grain bowls, sushi, and modern plated dishes

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	January – December	—	—	January – December
2	January – December	—	—	January – December
3	January – December	—	—	January – December
4	January – December	—	—	January – December
5	January – December	—	—	January – December
6	January – December	—	—	January – December
7	January – December	—	—	January – December
8	January – December	—	—	January – December
9	January – December	—	—	January – December
10	January – December	—	—	January – December
11	January – December	—	—	January – December
12	January – December	—	—	January – December
13	January – December	—	—	January – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

LettuceSimilar growing conditions and harvest timing, provides ground cover

SpinachCompatible nutrient needs and growth habits for mixed microgreen trays

RadishFast germination helps break soil crust and creates space for amaranth seedlings

ArugulaSimilar harvest window and growing requirements for efficient succession planting

Pea ShootsNitrogen fixation improves soil for amaranth growth

CilantroAttracts beneficial insects and has similar moisture requirements

KaleCompatible spacing and can be interplanted without competition

Mustard GreensNatural pest deterrent properties protect amaranth from flea beetles

Avoid

SunflowerAllelopathic compounds inhibit amaranth seed germination and early growth

TomatoProduces solanine compounds that can stunt amaranth growth

Black WalnutJuglone toxicity severely inhibits amaranth germination and development

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 69
Protein (g): 1.5
Fat (g): 0.1
Carbohydrate (g): 17.6
Fibre (g): 5.3
Sugars (g): 8.55
Vitamin A (µg): 5
Vitamin C (mg): 54.1
Calcium (mg): 8
Iron (mg): 1.61
Magnesium (mg): 24
Phosphorus (mg): 47
Potassium (mg): 304
Zinc (mg): 0.31

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the microgreens growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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