Amaranth Tampala
Botanical name: Amaranthus tricolor
Seed heritage: Native to South and South-East Asia
Tampala is a prolific and fast-growing variety of amaranth, cultivated primarily for its highly nutritious edible leaves. This upright, bushy plant can reach up to 1m in height and produces an abundance of green and red foliage with a flavour profile similar to that of spinach. The younger, tender leaves can be eaten raw as a salad green, while the older, larger leaves are best enjoyed when lightly steamed. As a heat-loving crop, Tampala flourishes in warm, humid climates and serves as an excellent alternative to spinach during the summer months.
Pot Size: 4cm
Botanical name: Amaranthus tricolor
Seed heritage: Native to South and South-East Asia
Tampala is a prolific and fast-growing variety of amaranth, cultivated primarily for its highly nutritious edible leaves. This upright, bushy plant can reach up to 1m in height and produces an abundance of green and red foliage with a flavour profile similar to that of spinach. The younger, tender leaves can be eaten raw as a salad green, while the older, larger leaves are best enjoyed when lightly steamed. As a heat-loving crop, Tampala flourishes in warm, humid climates and serves as an excellent alternative to spinach during the summer months.
Pot Size: 4cm
Botanical name: Amaranthus tricolor
Seed heritage: Native to South and South-East Asia
Tampala is a prolific and fast-growing variety of amaranth, cultivated primarily for its highly nutritious edible leaves. This upright, bushy plant can reach up to 1m in height and produces an abundance of green and red foliage with a flavour profile similar to that of spinach. The younger, tender leaves can be eaten raw as a salad green, while the older, larger leaves are best enjoyed when lightly steamed. As a heat-loving crop, Tampala flourishes in warm, humid climates and serves as an excellent alternative to spinach during the summer months.
Pot Size: 4cm
Plant Information
Grow Guide
Ease of Growth
Easy
Life Cycle
Annual
Planting Season
Spring and summer
Plant Use
Culinary and ornamental
Edible Parts
Leaves
Days to Maturity
30 days from transplant
Hardiness
Warm loving and frost sensitive
Light Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Soil Conditions
Moist, fertile, and well draining
Plant Spacing
30cm on centre
Plant Height
1m tall
Support Structure
No structure needed
How to Plant Amaranth
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How to Care for Amaranth
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How to Harvest and Store Amaranth
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