Amaranth Greens (Vlita) 3 g Seed Packet
€1.80
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Amaranth/Amaranthus retroflexus L.
Vlita (amaranth) is an annual plant that grows to about 80 cm. It has been known in Greece since antiquity and is used in Greek cooking, while it is also a very popular vegetable in India, Africa and Jamaica.
Vlita are a source of vitamins A, K and C, as well as iron, potassium, magnesium and manganese, while being low in calories.
In Greece, vlita are a summer favourite, boiled and served with olive oil and lemon, often alongside fried fish or courgettes.
In antiquity, amaranth was associated with Artemis of Ephesus and was a symbol of immortality – its name means «unfading».
For best results, combine with one of our fertilisers (use once a month after the first month from planting).
Vlita germination and growing instructions are included.
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