Amaranth Green Giant Seeds – Leafy Vegetable Variety

Amaranth ‘Green Giant’ Seeds

Amaranth ‘Green Giant’ is a fast-growing and highly productive leafy vegetable prized for its large, tender green leaves and excellent nutritional value. This versatile crop is widely used as a spinach alternative, offering a mild, earthy flavour that works well in stir-fries, soups, and steamed dishes.

Easy to grow and quick to establish, Green Giant produces vigorous plants that thrive in warm conditions and deliver continuous harvests when picked regularly. Both the leaves and young stems can be harvested, making it a valuable addition to kitchen gardens, allotments, and container growing.

Rich in vitamins and minerals, amaranth is a highly nutritious crop that combines productivity with culinary versatility.

Key Features

Leafy vegetable amaranth variety

Produces large, tender green leaves

Mild flavour — ideal spinach alternative

Fast-growing and highly productive

Suitable for repeated harvesting

Rich in vitamins and nutrients

Ideal for gardens, allotments, and containers

How to Grow Amaranth ‘Green Giant’

Sow seeds outdoors from May to August once the soil has warmed.

Sow thinly in shallow drills around 1 cm deep and lightly cover with soil. Thin seedlings as they grow to allow space for development.

Grow in a sunny position with well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry spells to maintain steady growth.

Begin harvesting young leaves once plants are established. Regular picking encourages fresh growth and extended cropping.

Care Tips

Harvest regularly to encourage new leaf growth

Keep soil consistently moist for best results

Avoid overcrowding to improve airflow

Grow in warm conditions for faster growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What does amaranth taste like?
It has a mild, slightly earthy flavour, similar to spinach.

Can it be harvested more than once?
Yes — it is ideal for cut-and-come-again harvesting.

Is it easy to grow?
Yes — it is fast-growing and low maintenance.

Can it be grown in containers?
Yes — it performs well in pots and small spaces.

Perfect For

Kitchen gardens

Spinach alternatives

Stir-fries and soups

Successional sowing

Beginner and experienced growers