Amaranth is an annual ornamental plant that has been grown for its edible grain-like seeds for millennia. Amaranth are characterized by large, broad leaves with prominent veining. Each plant produces a single flower at the end of the tall reddish stem. Colors are usually burgundy, red, pink, or salmon. Amaranth grows best in average, well-drained … Read more
Amaranth is an annual ornamental plant that has been grown for its edible grain-like seeds for millennia. Amaranth are characterized by large, broad leaves with prominent veining. Each plant produces a single flower at the end of the tall reddish stem. Colors are usually burgundy, red, pink, or salmon. Amaranth grows best in average, well-drained … Read more
If you’ve ever seen yellow leaves on your what-was-once-green-plant, read on to find out the causes, symptoms and solutions. It’s going to be fine! Amaranth is a popular leafy green known for its versatility and nutrition. However, yellow leaves on your amaranth can be worrying. Yellowing leaves are a sign of plant stress and declining … Read more
Amaranth is an ancient plant that has been cultivated for thousands of years. With its vibrantly colored leaves and nutritious seeds it’s no wonder gardeners still grow this crop today. But like all plants, amaranth has specific needs when it comes to sunlight. So how much light does amaranth require to really thrive? Let’s shed … Read more
Amaranthus is a short-lived frost-tender plant that’s both ornamental and edible. Popular for summer bedding and easy to grow, amaranthus looks dramatic and immensely showy with enormous tassel-like crimson, purple or green flowers, or brilliantly coloured foliage. Amaranthus is known by many names: one of the most popular flowering varieties is ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ (tassel … Read more
Amaranth originated in South America and has been cultivated for centuries. It is grown as a high quality, gluten-free grain, and occasionally used as a leafy vegetable as well. While the seeds are sold as a grain, it is a broad-leaved plant and not a grass as are most grains. There are three species of … Read more
There certainly have been a lot of gardening posts lately, and with good reason! Of course growing your own food has multiple benefits. But besides the obvious, gardening teaches us what really goes into making our food. We see how a tiny seed can grow into a giant, thriving, fruiting plant, and we see how … Read more
This document is intended to provide Florida growers with a production guide for vegetable amaranth to enhance its competitiveness and boost the economy by introducing this potential cash crop to growers. Vegetable amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor L.) is a beautiful and nutritious vegetable in the family Amaranthaceae (“Amaranthus” means “never-fading flower” in Greek) (Rastogi and Shukla … Read more
Amaranth is an annual ornamental plant that has been grown for its edible grain-like seeds for millennia. Amaranth are characterized by large, broad leaves with prominent veining. Each plant produces a single flower at the end of the tall reddish stem. Colors are usually burgundy, red, pink, or salmon. Amaranth grows best in average, well-drained … Read more
Amaranth plants comprise a genus that contains over 60 different species. While several types are considered pesky weeds, there are many amaranthus cultivars that are prized for their edible greens and seeds or their stunning, long-lasting flowers. With their diversity in appearance, growth habit, and uses, amaranth plants have something to offer all gardeners. I … Read more