{"product_id":"amaranth-culinary-mix-amaranthus-cruentus","title":"Amaranth, Culinary Mix (Amaranthus cruentus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith 1-2 ft seed heads this mix of red, orange and white amaranth is sure to yield a lot of delicious grain!  Amaranthus cruentus has long been valued around the world as both a food and a cultural plant, and this culinary variety lives up to that reputation. Its young, mineral-rich leaves can be cooked like spinach, while its tiny, protein-packed seeds have traditionally been used as a grain-like staple in porridges, flatbreads, and ceremonial foods across Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vigorous annual thrives in full sun and warm conditions, producing dramatic plumes of seed heads that attract both pollinators and songbirds. Whether grown as a striking ornamental or a nutritious food crop, its adaptability to a wide range of soils adds to its visual splendor, giving Amaranthus cruentus a lively and purposeful presence in any landscape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Earthbeat Seeds","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":51720033861863,"sku":"Amar.cru.mix-A","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7769\/0026\/files\/culinary-amaranth-seeds-amaranthus-cruentus-seeds-flower.jpg?v=1768487366","url":"https:\/\/shop.iamcountryside.com\/products\/amaranth-culinary-mix-amaranthus-cruentus","provider":"Countryside","version":"1.0","type":"link"}