Sprouting / Micro Green Amaranth Red Garnet

Sprouting / Micro Green Amaranth Red Garnet

Sprouting / Micro Green Amaranth Red Garnet.  Is an ancient pseudograin which has been used for millennia for its leaf and its seed. It can be produced as a sprout or Microgreen.  The seeds are tiny which produce a deep red sprout or micro green offer seen in Restaurant mixed salad garnishes.

Cultivation advice Sprouting / Micro Green Amaranth Red Garnet

•  A simple container with drainage holes or seed tray is ideal.
• A small amount of compost or blotting / kitchen paper can be utilised.
• The seeds are best in a warm sunny location for germination (Greenhouse in summer / sow facing draft free windowsill)
• Soak seeds in water for 4-8 hours and scatter them in a thick layer on growing medium pressing them firmly down.
• Water thoroughly and cover with wet newspaper.
• Water once per day through the newspaper until the sprouts push up the paper (2-4 days), then remove the paper.
• Harvest at 1-2 inches in height with scissors, rinse, shake dry and store excess sprouts in fridge in sealed bag or container.