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May 28, 2006
Hopi Amaranth
I misread the seed packet and thought it said the plants would be 6-8 inches tall. Actually, it said the 'spikes' would be that long, with the plant itself being 5-6 tall! Regardless, they are thriving now in the back yard
"Hopi Amaranth is a strikingly tall plant with deep burgundy flower heads. Young leaves are high in vitamin C, carotene, iron, calcium and niacin and may be eaten in salads or steamed as a vegetable. The tiny black seeds are 16-18% protein and may be ground into a gluten-free flour or added to livestock feed. The Hopis use the flowers to color their ceremonial cornbread. The flowers are also used to dye fabric. Harvest leaves as you would lettuce, and flowers when they are at their peak of color. Harvest seed heads as their color fades. Hang them upside down over a clean sheet until completely dry. "
Posted by Bob at May 28, 2006 07:40 PM
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