Elephant Head Amaranth

Elephant Head Amaranth (Amaranthus gangeticus) is a striking heirloom variety brought to the United States in the late 1800s. Plants typically reach a stout two to three feet and form giant burgundy flower heads shaped like an elephant's trunk. Young edible leaves are delicious steamed like spinach and the mature seeds are high in protein, and can be cooked like a grain or ground to make flour.

70 days to flower. Annual.

Seeds are certified organic by Oregon Tilth.

Size: Packet: 600 seeds (0.6 gram), OG

Elephant Head Amaranth (Amaranthus gangeticus) is a striking heirloom variety brought to the United States in the late 1800s. Plants typically reach a stout two to three feet and form giant burgundy flower heads shaped like an elephant's trunk. Young edible leaves are delicious steamed like spinach and the mature seeds are high in protein, and can be cooked like a grain or ground to make flour.

70 days to flower. Annual.
Seeds are certified organic by Oregon Tilth.

Common Name:
Elephant Head Amaranth
Scientific Name:
Amaranthus gangeticus
Description:
Heirloom with compact growth habit and giant burgundy flower heads shaped like an elephant’s trunk.
Plant Lifespan:
Annual
Cold Hardiness (F):
Zone 10b (35 to 40)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:
Late Spring-Summer
Seeding Depth:
1/16 in.
Days to Sprout:
4-7
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
70-75
Plant Spacing:
3-4 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
110

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