{"product_id":"hopi-red-dye-amaranth","title":"Hopi Red Dye Amaranth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmaranthus cruentus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 50 (flower), 100 (seed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright maroon flowers are used to dye Hopi piki bread, and will add beauty to any garden! Maroon leaves are add a bright splash to salads. Hopi Red Dye Amaranth grain is edible and is a beautiful addition to our culinary amaranth mix. Regionally-adapted to Colorado and Four Corners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlant Hopi Red Dye Amaranth seeds directly in ground after last frost. Keep moist until germinated. Thin to 2 feet apart. Highly drought tolerant. In many warmer climates, amaranth will return year after year so plant where you don't mind it returning! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e When seed is mature it will easily fall into a bucket when stems are shaken. Clip entire seedhead into bucket and stomp to dislodge seed, or shake while still on plant. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox 400 Hopi Red Dye Amaranth seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":48091582955775,"sku":"sku-45409682030747","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5g (6 packet equivalent)","offer_id":48091582988543,"sku":"sku-45409682063515","price":8.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/4358\/5791\/files\/hopi_red_dye.jpg?v=1769176641","url":"https:\/\/store.motherearthnews.com\/products\/hopi-red-dye-amaranth","provider":"Mother Earth News","version":"1.0","type":"link"}