Amaranth grown for edible leaves: Chinese Multicolor Spinach

From RareSeeds.com:

Chinese Multicolor spinach is really a member of the amaranth family. Among western gardeners, amaranth is known for its grain-like seeds. But in Asia, this heat-tolerant green is eaten like spinach.

A heat and drought tolerant green in spectacular splashes of color: Leaf amaranth is popular in Asia, eaten raw, stir fried or steamed. This is by far the most tender and sweet amaranth for edible greens- making for vibrant and delicious salads. The young leaves make a perfect spinach substitute, intricately colored leaves are juicy and succulent. The go to green for mid summer when all others have bolted, harvested in just 30-40 days from sowing.



References:

https://www.rareseeds.com/chinese-multicolor-spinach-a/

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