AMARANTH - GRAIN

AMARANTH - GRAIN

(Amaranthus hypochondriacus) Originating with the ancient Aztecs. Hardy plant to 1m with both leaf & grain used in salads, and cooked dishes. Higher in protein (18%) than wheat or rice. Easy to grow. Direct sow. 110-150 days. 3500 seeds

Harvest: When seeds start to drop from plant, lay on tarp or plastic sheet, or in hessian bag and leave to dry for 1-2 weeks. Shake or pull seeds from stem & winnow in a light breeze or in front of a fan.

(AncientGrains00829)

SKU	AncientGrains00829
Shipping Weight	0.0010kg
Shipping Width	0.010m
Shipping Height	0.010m
Shipping Length	0.010m

Be The First To Review This Product!

Help other The Lost Seed users shop smarter by writing reviews for products you have purchased.

Write a product review

Send us a photo
(All images recieved will be displayed on this page)

Others Also Bought

NEW ZEALAND YAM

NEW ZEALAND YAM

***NOT TO TAS, WA*** (Oxalis tuberosa) Originating from the Andean Highlands & first introduced onto the market in England in 1829. Also known as

From $7.80

SELF BLANCHE

(Brassica oleracea var. botryis) Medium to large, white heads with excellent flavour. Leaves naturally curl over head to prevent discolouration. 65

$3.60

GREENFEAST

***NOT TO TAS*** (Pisum sativum) Heirloom. Popular variety. Bush type growing from 75-100cm. Heavy producer with pods 5-7cm in length. 65 days.

$3.60

VICTORIA

(Rheum rhabarbarum) Heirloom. Broad, upright, reddish-green coloured stems with mild, tart flavour. Hardy variety. 100 seeds

$3.60

More From This Category

BELUGA LENTIL

(Lens culinaris) Also known as 'Black Lentil'. Small, black, round legume so named as they shimmer when cooked making them look like beluga caviar.

$3.60

BUCKWHEAT (Green Manure / Field Crop)

BUCKWHEAT (Green Manure / Field Crop)

***NOT TO TAS, WA*** Excellent green manure crop useful for adding both nutrients & carbon to the soil. Also useful for attracting beneficial insect

From $3.60

CHIA

(Salvia hispanica) Leafy plant producing small, greyish seeds with pleasant nutty flavour. Seeds contain antioxidants, fibre, protein & is one of th

$3.60

QUINOA

(Chenopodium quinoa) A grain crop grown for its edible seeds. Seeds high in protein. Best grown in areas where max. day time temperature does not e

$3.60