This article offers info on how to grow the underrated and underutilized ancient food crop that is Amaranth, exploring it’s many health benefits and offering some recipe ideas to enjoy your harvests
Convinced again. I will not only try to GROW amaranth next year, but I will actually try to harvest and USE it as well. :)
I just sent this article link to my son, telling him that it’s worth looking at it just to see your colorful pictures, even if he doesn’t read the lengthy article. :)
Holy Moly! What a comprehensive article on Amaranth! I wish I had seen it a few months ago but I will make a note to re-read it next year. I moved to the country in 2020 (New Hampshire/USA) and my gardening attempts have been far from stellar. I blame it on the vicious black flies and deer flies that loved my garden spot near the woods a little too much. I got ravaged just trying to water. Anyway, this year Amaranth appeared and took over the entire 25'x25' area. I ate the leaves but am sad to report that I didn't harvest any of the seeds. The birds and my lil chipmunk friend had a field day. Next year, I imagine she will be back in full force from all of the seeds that fell. And now, I will have this article to refer to! Thank you, Gavin!
Wow Gavin! You never cease to amaze me with your knowledge and perspicacity. AND that's the most beautiful wheel barrow I've ever seen, and your miso crock ain't too shabby either! I'm looking forward to growing my giant golden amaranth. I had red growing wild in my yard but I don't think it was the Hopi variety. I've tried (and failed) at popping amaranth but I'll give it a go again. So much goodness packed into a tiny seed! Thanks for all the tips and tricks.
Wow you have done beautiful varieties . Great post, thank you Gavin!
Convinced again. I will not only try to GROW amaranth next year, but I will actually try to harvest and USE it as well. :)
I just sent this article link to my son, telling him that it’s worth looking at it just to see your colorful pictures, even if he doesn’t read the lengthy article. :)
Holy Moly! What a comprehensive article on Amaranth! I wish I had seen it a few months ago but I will make a note to re-read it next year. I moved to the country in 2020 (New Hampshire/USA) and my gardening attempts have been far from stellar. I blame it on the vicious black flies and deer flies that loved my garden spot near the woods a little too much. I got ravaged just trying to water. Anyway, this year Amaranth appeared and took over the entire 25'x25' area. I ate the leaves but am sad to report that I didn't harvest any of the seeds. The birds and my lil chipmunk friend had a field day. Next year, I imagine she will be back in full force from all of the seeds that fell. And now, I will have this article to refer to! Thank you, Gavin!
wow. well researched referenced and delicious looking xxx
Wow Gavin! You never cease to amaze me with your knowledge and perspicacity. AND that's the most beautiful wheel barrow I've ever seen, and your miso crock ain't too shabby either! I'm looking forward to growing my giant golden amaranth. I had red growing wild in my yard but I don't think it was the Hopi variety. I've tried (and failed) at popping amaranth but I'll give it a go again. So much goodness packed into a tiny seed! Thanks for all the tips and tricks.