Full Sun
28 Days Baby, 40-50 Days Mature
Approximately 140 seeds
Open Pollinated
Supplier:
Also known as mountain spinach, it contains eye-catching magenta leaves that simply pop in salad mixes. Similar to spinach, relative of amaranth. Great for bright, colourful, nutritious salads, great in smoothies or in stir-fries & Ramen! Seed from a small organic farm in British Columbia.
Growing Instructions:
Germinates best at 10-20°C in moist soil.
Plant Spacing : Thin to 6-10” apart. Row Spacing: 18-30” apart.
Direct Seed 1-2" apart, 1/4" deep. Pinch flower buds to encourage branching and continued production of new leaves. In cooler climates, mid-summer plantings can be made for a fall harvest.
Low-grade, 18% Germination for 2025 (Seed regulations do not apply to this niche crop type, but this is quite low for this plant)
*Product includes 5 packets at $0.80 each. Also available in bulk 10 gram packages.
Second Chance Seeds, Value-Grade Seeds for Commercial Growers
These Value-Grade Seed Lots offer an affordable solution for commercial growers, greenhouses, and bulk planting operations. While these seed lots no longer meet the minimum germination requirements for retail sale, they remain viable for production use at a heavily discounted price. Perfect for starting transplants, testing varieties, or maximizing yield potential at a fraction of the cost.
Key Features:
Significantly discounted pricing of $0.80/pack
Suitable for greenhouse starts, trial gardens, and bulk plantings
Germination rates below retail regulatory standards but still viable
Important Notes:
- Germination rates may vary; most recent test results are listed above. Seed heavily.
- These seeds are sold as-is and are not eligible for returns or guarantees.
- Available only in denominations of 5 packets.