Red Aztec Spinach, from Jardins de l’Écoumène, is an ancient and versatile plant native to Mexico. Prized for its dark green leaves and bright red flower buds, this variety adds a dramatic touch of color and texture to borders and beds. Growing 1 to 1.5 meters tall, it is both robust, resistant and decorative, ideal for enriching the vegetable patch or beautifying the garden.
Spread: Dense foliage and flowering in colorful spikes
Plant height: 1 to 1.5 meters
Quantity per package: Not specified
Companion plants: Corn, beans, squash, basil
Enemy plants: None known
Latin name: Amaranthus cruentus
Red Aztec Spinach is very versatile in the kitchen. Its flower buds can be cooked like a vegetable, sautéed, steamed or fried, while its nutrient-rich seeds can be eaten soaked in milk, made into flour or added to recipes for a nutritious boost.
To grow this plant, sow directly in the ground after the last frost, in well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Sow the seeds at a depth of 1 cm and space the plants 30 to 40 cm apart. This variety prefers full sun exposure for optimal development.
Water regularly to maintain light moisture, but avoid overwatering. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming and maximize seed production. This plant is ideal for gardeners wanting a varied, nutritious, and visually spectacular harvest.
