Is Bob’s Red Mill Natural Food your only grain plug? Well, if Bob isn’t picking up your calls, why not take the wholesome, longer path by growing your own beautiful red ancient grain. These Hopi Red amaranth seeds package a nutritious punch, also doubling as a red dye and beautiful addition to your flower bouquet and edible leaves.  So many darn uses, most importantly (our favorite) the ruffled red tassels that contrasts with all the greens in your garden, sure to bring in the looky loos and add some tie to your dye.                                                                                                                                                                                                  Plant seeds (2-3) carefully an 1/8th inch every 6 inches in area with full sun in soil that has been amended/soft. Thin down to the strongest seedling, every foot to ensure proper development. Reaching about 4ft+ tall, selectively harvest leaves when young if you’re going for a salad (don’t do a clean harvest so it can keep growing tall). Drought tolerant so give it a good soaking and a break until the soil dries out. Apply fish emulsion/organic nutrients once a week for maximum yield. Maturing in about 90 days from directing seed. Minimum 125+ seeds.