row one of the most nutritious and beloved African leafy vegetables right in your backyard.
These Amaranth seeds are harvested from my garden and are perfect for gardeners in the diaspora who want to grow fresh, culturally meaningful vegetables at home.
Amaranth is fast-growing, productive, and beginner-friendly, making it ideal for raised beds, backyard gardens, and even containers.
What You’ll Receive
• 1 pack of African Amaranth seeds
• Seeds harvested from YAJE’S Garden
• Enough seeds to grow multiple harvests
Customers often combine multiple seed packs in one order since shipping is a flat rate.
Why Grow Amaranth?
• Extremely nutritious leafy green
• Fast growing – harvest in as little as 3–4 weeks
• Thrives in warm climates
• Perfect for soups, stews, and traditional African dishes
• Excellent for cut-and-come-again harvesting
Planting Instructions
- Sow seeds directly in soil or seed trays.
- Plant seeds ¼ inch deep.
- Space plants 8–12 inches apart once established.
- Keep soil lightly moist during germination.
- Seeds usually germinate in 5–10 days in warm soil.
Amaranth grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.
Perfect For
• Backyard gardens
• Raised beds
• Container gardening
• Beginner gardeners
• Anyone wanting to grow African vegetables in the diaspora
