How to Grow Red Amaranth Microgreens
Amaranthus cruentus
Your complete guide to growing Red Amaranth Microgreens.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Red Amaranth Microgreens
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 2 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 3 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 4 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 5 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 6 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 7 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 8 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 9 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 10 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 11 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 12 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 13 | January – December | — | January – December |
Companion Plants for Red Amaranth Microgreens
✓ Good companions
Fast-growing companion with natural pest-repelling properties
Natural fungicide properties help prevent damping-off disease
Attracts beneficial insects and repels harmful pests naturally
Similar nutrient requirements and growing timeline
Similar growing conditions and harvest timing, efficient space utilization
Nitrogen fixation benefits soil, compatible growing conditions
Compatible growth rates and can be harvested together
Similar light and moisture requirements, complementary nutrient uptake
✗ Keep away from
Can stunt growth through chemical inhibition in close proximity
Allelopathic compounds inhibit germination and growth of most plants
Aggressive growth pattern and root secretions can suppress nearby plants
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
