Description:
Name: Red Aztec Spinach
Other common names: Huauzontle
Scientific name: Chenopodium Berlandieri
Color: Bright red leaves and seed heads
Plant seeds: Outdoors after frost or indoors weeks before the last frost
Harvest: 30/60 days
Hardiness zone: Annual
Plant height: 6-18 inches
Plant spacing: 6-9 inches
Light requirements: Sun to part shade
Soil and water preferences: Average
Quantity: 50 organic seeds
Details:
Red Azetc Spinach, an heirloom plant, features mild red greens that are similar in taste to spinach and can be used in the same culinary ways. Ideal for cultivating fun red sprouts, micro-greens, baby leaves, regular leaves, and edible seed heads. The vibrant leaves maintain their color when cooked, which brings a stunning visual element to dishes. The seed heads, akin to those of lamb’s quarters or quinoa, offer additional versatility. They can be enjoyed in various dishes like stir-fries, or sautéed, and even battered and deep-fried.
Devin Biggs –
100% germination and plants grew very well.
Amy –
Received when expected and item matched description.