{"product_id":"red-amaranth-microgreens-seeds","title":"Amaranth, Red (black seeds) - microgreens seeds","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\ntable{width:100%;table-layout:fixed;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-size:14px;line-height:1.1;background-color:#ffffff}table td,table th{padding:5px 10px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word}table td:first-child,table th:first-child{width:18%;background-color:#f9fafb;font-weight:600;color:#111827}table td:nth-child(2),table th:nth-child(2){width:51%;white-space:normal}table tr:hover td:not(:first-child){background-color:#f5f9ff}@media(max-width:768px){table{display:block;width:100%;overflow-x:auto}table th,table td{min-width:120px}table td:first-child{min-width:100px}}\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Lora:wght@400;600\u0026family=DM+Sans:wght@400;500\u0026display=swap');h4,h5{font-family:'Lora',Georgia,serif}p,td,li,div,span{font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif}\n\u003c\/style\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f7f6;padding:20px 22px;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:22px;box-sizing:border-box\"\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Lora',Georgia,serif;margin:0 0 16px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:#234431;line-height:1.4\"\u003eA two-tone microgreen with blush-pink stems and green leaves blushed purple underneath — subtle, elegant, and unmistakably Red Amaranth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;margin-bottom:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20width%3D%2236%22%20height%3D%2236%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2036%2036%22%20fill%3D%22none%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%2218%22%20cy%3D%2218%22%20r%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23234431%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2218%22%20y1%3D%2227%22%20x2%3D%2218%22%20y2%3D%2215%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M18%2022C15.5%2020%2012%2019%2010.5%2015.5C14%2014.5%2017%2017%2018%2022Z%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%20stroke-linejoin%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M18%2019C20.5%2017%2024%2016%2025.5%2012.5C22%2011.5%2019%2014%2018%2019Z%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%20stroke-linejoin%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" alt=\"\" style=\"flex-shrink:0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#374151;padding-top:8px\"\u003eMedium difficulty — rewards careful watering with a distinctive two-tone canopy — soft pink stems and green leaves with a purple blush underneath\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;margin-bottom:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20width%3D%2236%22%20height%3D%2236%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2036%2036%22%20fill%3D%22none%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%2218%22%20cy%3D%2218%22%20r%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23234431%22%2F%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%2218%22%20cy%3D%2219%22%20r%3D%228%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2218%22%20y1%3D%2219%22%20x2%3D%2218%22%20y2%3D%2214%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2218%22%20y1%3D%2219%22%20x2%3D%2222%22%20y2%3D%2221%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2215%22%20y1%3D%2210%22%20x2%3D%2221%22%20y2%3D%2210%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2218%22%20y1%3D%2210%22%20x2%3D%2218%22%20y2%3D%2211.5%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" alt=\"\" style=\"flex-shrink:0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#374151;padding-top:8px\"\u003eReady to harvest in 10–12 days (cotyledon to early true leaf stage); no pre-soaking required\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;margin-bottom:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20width%3D%2236%22%20height%3D%2236%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2036%2036%22%20fill%3D%22none%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%2218%22%20cy%3D%2218%22%20r%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23234431%22%2F%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M18%2027C18%2027%2010%2022%2010%2015C10%2011.5%2012.5%209%2016%209C17.2%209%2018%209.5%2018%209.5C18%209.5%2018.8%209%2020%209C23.5%209%2026%2011.5%2026%2015C26%2022%2018%2027%2018%2027Z%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%20stroke-linejoin%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2218%22%20y1%3D%2227%22%20x2%3D%2218%22%20y2%3D%2217%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%20stroke-dasharray%3D%221.5%202%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" alt=\"\" style=\"flex-shrink:0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#374151;padding-top:8px\"\u003eExceptionally rich in vitamins K, C, A, and E, plus iron, calcium, and magnesium — with notably high antioxidant activity among all microgreens\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;margin-bottom:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20width%3D%2236%22%20height%3D%2236%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2036%2036%22%20fill%3D%22none%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%2218%22%20cy%3D%2218%22%20r%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23234431%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2213%22%20y1%3D%229%22%20x2%3D%2213%22%20y2%3D%2216%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2218%22%20y1%3D%229%22%20x2%3D%2218%22%20y2%3D%2216%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2223%22%20y1%3D%229%22%20x2%3D%2223%22%20y2%3D%2216%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M13%2016%20Q13%2020%2018%2020%20Q23%2020%2023%2016%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20fill%3D%22none%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2218%22%20y1%3D%2220%22%20x2%3D%2218%22%20y2%3D%2227%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" alt=\"\" style=\"flex-shrink:0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#374151;padding-top:8px\"\u003eMild, earthy-sweet flavour with featherlight texture — a chef's garnish staple for salads, egg dishes, soups, and cocktails\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch5\u003eFULL SPECIFICATION TABLE\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Amaranth microgreens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmaranthus cruentus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConventional, untreated, non-GMO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem\/Leaf Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale blush-pink stems; leaves green on top, with a purple-pink tint on the underside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMild, earthy-sweet; very delicate, melt-in-the-mouth leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed Count per 10g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~13,000–15,000 seeds (≈850–1,500\/g depending on cultivar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium (sensitive to overwatering and poor air circulation; rewards attentive care)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreferred Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuality potting mix or coco mat; bottom-watering strongly preferred after germination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeding Density (1020 tray)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 g per 1020 tray (25×50 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeding Density (10x10 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.6 g per 10×10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpected Yield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈180–200 g per 1020 tray (at second true leaf stage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoaking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — seeds are too small; wetting before sowing causes clumping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlackout Days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatering, pH \u0026amp; Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, not soggy; bottom-watering preferred; pH ~6.0–6.5; 20–24 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSprouting Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarvest Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–12 days (cotyledon\/early true leaf); up to 17 days for full true leaf canopy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamins K (exceptionally high — up to 950% RDA per serving), C, A, E, folate (B9), and B-vitamins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinerals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNotable Compounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetalain pigments (amaranthin and isoamaranthin); polyphenols; carotenoids (beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin); dietary fibre; complete protein with lysine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHealth Benefits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutstanding antioxidant activity — among the highest of all microgreens tested. Vitamin K supports normal blood clotting and bone health; vitamin C contributes to immune function and collagen synthesis; iron and folate support red blood cell production; calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus contribute to bone density; polyphenols and carotenoids help protect cells from oxidative stress.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch5\u003eABOUT\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;color:#374151;margin:10px 0 20px\"\u003eRed Amaranth microgreens are the undisputed colour stars of the microgreens world: their blush-pink stems and green leaves with a purple-pink underside are more subtle than their name suggests — a result of betalain pigments, the same compounds that give beetroot its colour, expressed here in a gentler, more elegant way. Each tiny leaf carries a flavour that is mild and gently earthy-sweet, almost spinach-like, with a texture so delicate it melts against the palate rather than chewing through it. Chefs reach for them instinctively as a finishing garnish on seared scallops, roasted pear soup, or a simple ricotta bruschetta, because the two-tone effect — green on top, purple-blushed beneath — adds visual depth that no food colouring could match. Add them to salads for a subtle wash of colour or scatter on a smoothie bowl for an elegant finish: this is a variety that rewards a closer look.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:10px 0\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eFill your tray (25×50 cm or 10×10 cm) with a quality potting mix or coco mat, levelling and lightly firming the surface — amaranth seeds are tiny and need a smooth, even bed so they don't cluster together. Pre-moisten the medium until just damp, not soggy, before sowing.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eScatter 7.5 g of dry seeds evenly over your 25×50 cm tray (about 0.6 g for a 10×10 cm tray) — no soaking needed, as wetting these minuscule seeds turns them into a sticky, unmanageable mass. Use a fine spray bottle to gently mist the seeds so they settle into the medium; go easy or they'll scatter like confetti.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eCover the tray with a blackout dome, lid, or stacked tray (add a light weight on top to encourage root penetration). Keep in the dark for 3–4 days at 20–24 °C — lift the cover daily to check moisture and mist if the surface looks dry. By day 3 you'll notice the first pale pink stems pushing up under the dome.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eAfter 3–4 days, remove the blackout cover and move your tray into bright indirect light or under LED grow lights (12–16 hours per day). This is where the two-tone character develops — watch the green leaves gradually reveal their purple-pink undersides as light triggers betalain pigment production. Begin bottom-watering now: add water to a solid tray beneath and let the medium draw moisture up; this keeps foliage dry and dramatically reduces the risk of damping-off.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eWater once or twice daily, checking that the medium is moist but never waterlogged — amaranth is famously sensitive to overwatering and can succumb to damping-off quickly. Tip the tray slightly: if water pools and drips, you've added too much. Keep air circulation gentle but consistent; a small fan nearby helps keep those tender stems upright and healthy.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eHarvest at 10–12 days when the cotyledons are fully open and the first true leaves are just beginning to emerge — stems will be 5–8 cm tall and the tray will look like a carpet of soft pink stems topped with green leaves — elegant rather than bold. Cut with sharp scissors just above the soil line to capture the full length of those delicate blush stems. For a denser canopy with more pronounced purple undersides, let the tray grow a further 5–7 days to the second true leaf stage.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eUse immediately or store loosely wrapped in a dry container in the fridge — amaranth microgreens are at their most vibrant and flavourful right after harvest. They hold well for up to 10 days refrigerated, but trust us: once you see that two-tone effect on a plate, they won't last that long.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"deliseeds","offers":[{"title":"50 g","offer_id":56657370677635,"sku":"AMARANTH-RED-0050g","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 g","offer_id":56657370710403,"sku":"AMARANTH-RED-0100g","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":56657370743171,"sku":"AMARANTH-RED-0250g","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":56657370775939,"sku":"AMARANTH-RED-0500g","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":56657370612099,"sku":"AMARANTH-RED-1kg","price":59.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9336\/9219\/files\/deliseeds-amaranth-red-black-seeds-microgreens-ready-to-harvest.jpg?v=1775775647","url":"https:\/\/deliseeds.com\/en-fr\/products\/red-amaranth-microgreens-seeds","provider":"Deliseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}