Amaranth variety «Valentina» is an early-maturing vegetable crop with high yield and low maintenance requirements. The plant reaches a height of 100 to 170 cm, features an upright stem with densely leafy shoots, red-purple leaves, and purple flower clusters. The yield of greens can reach up to 4.5 kg per square meter. Amaranth adapts well to various soil conditions, including acidic, sandy, and saline soils, and is resistant to short periods of severe weather and autumn frosts. The culture requires warmth and light but is easy to grow. The leaves and young greens of amaranth «Valentina» are rich in vitamins E, C, carotenoids, and contain plant-based easily digestible protein, macro- and microelements such as potassium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, and magnesium. Due to its composition, the plant is widely used in cooking for preparing salads, seasonings, soup bases, and beverages. Flowering plants are dried for use in tea and as a natural red-purple food coloring. Amaranth is valued for its beneficial amino acids and biologically active substances, making it in demand in folk medicine and cosmetology. Besides food use, amaranth «Valentina» is used as a biologically active supplement and raw material for producing medicinal products. Its cultivation contributes to soil improvement, as the plant can be used as a cover crop. Thus, the variety «Valentina» combines high productivity, versatility, and beneficial properties, making it a profitable and practical choice for growing both at home and in agriculture.
