Red edible Amarant – Amaranthus blitum

Amaranthus blitum is an annual in Amaranthaceae. Its low to ascending habit and the notch at the leaf tip help distinguish it from taller, more upright amaranths. Small flowers occur in compact axillary clusters, with further clustering towards the stem tip. Foliage and habit are therefore useful identification features alongside the seed-reference name. The catalogue average is 1400 seeds per gram, a useful reference when comparing bulk quantities.