Amaranthacées • Amaranthus cruentus

Hopi Red Dye Amaranth - Organic

"Hopi Red Dye Amaranth: a deep red radiance with ancestral roots and natural plant-based dyes."

$4.49

Number of seeds

Hopi Red Dye amaranth is a remarkable traditional variety, known for its intense red color, which makes it particularly prized in natural dyeing. Cultivated for centuries by the Hopi people, this ornamental and dye plant is distinguished by its red pigment-rich grains and slender growth habit. In addition to its value for eco-friendly textile dyeing, Hopi Red Dye amaranth offers an elegant silhouette and attractive texture for ornamental gardens.

  • Climate :Prefers warm, sunny climates, tolerates summer heat well.
  • Difficulty:Easy to grow, ideal for vegetable gardens or ornamental gardens.
  • Care :Regular watering without excess, well-drained soil.
  • Note: Does not tolerate frost; sow after the last frosts.
  • Traditionally used by the Hopi to dye textiles and fibers with its deep red pigment.
  • Edible seeds rich in nutrients, used as food in some cultures, but here primarily intended for dyeing.
Amarante Hopi Red Dye - Bio - Jardins de l'écoumène

Hopi Red Dye Amaranth - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor and outdoor seeding

Germination time

5-12 jours

Germination temperature

21° to 27° Celsius

Sowing depth

Surface sowing - without covering the soil

Transplantation

Difficult Transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

45 cm

Distance between rows

60 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Soil texture

Light (sandy) soil

Soil moisture

Dry soil

Soil fertility

Plant not very demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

Average plant height

150 cm

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