Hopi Red Dye Amaranth - Organic

Amaranthus cruentus
(46 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. A stately 6' plant, Hopi was the best of the nine amaranths we compared, displaying 1–2' deep burgundy inflorescences. Leaves may be green or burgundy or some variation. Eat the young leaves in salads or slightly steamed, admire them young or old. Hopi people make a scarlet food dye from the flower bracts to color their ceremonial piki bread. Not for dying fabric. Yanna Fishman of Union Mills, NC, suggests using Hopi in your floral arrangements. “When added to a flower bouquet it makes an ordinary clear jar look like an elegant purple-tinted vase as it colors the water.” Annual. Indigenous Royalties. ①

This item is certified organic

4835 Hopi Red Dye -

Item	Discounted From	Quantity
A: 0.2g for $2.25
B: 1g for $3.50
C: 4g for $5.25
D: 12g for $10.95
E: 60g for $31.00

Additional Information

Amaranth

Annual. A dual-purpose crop, both nutritious and decorative. From the Greek amarantos for ‘unfading.’ Used as an ornamental, especially in harvest arrangements. Amaranth was an extremely important food of the Aztecs. ~1,250 seeds/g.

Also see callaloo for greens.

Flowers

All flowers are open-pollinated except where noted.

Days in parentheses after a variety indicate days to first bloom.

Germination Testing

For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.

Our Seeds are Non-GMO

All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.