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Amaranth, Grain

 
  Amaranth, GrainScientific Name: Amaranthus hypochondriacus
Common Name:  Amaranth, Grain
Other Common Names: Flower of Immortality, Huauhtli (Aztec), Love-Lies Bleeding, Red Cockscomb, Velvet Flower, Princess Feather, Floramon, Prince-of-Wales Feather, Huautli, Alegrķa, Bledos, Amaranto
Plant Type: Annual
Where To Plant: Full Sun to Partly Shady
Soil Types: Average
Zones (See US Zone map): 4-9
Germination: Easy
Number of Seeds Per Pack: 100
Uses: Culinary
Notes: Raised for its seeds.

AMARANTHUS HYPOCHONDRIACUS. Staple of the Aztec Indians. Each plant is capable of producing 40,000 - 60,000 edible seeds. Very nutritious. Amaranth is notably high in protein, 15-18 percent. It also contains exceptional amounts of calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorous and vitamins A, C and E. The germ of the Amaranth Seed is high in linoleic rich unsaturated oil. On top of this, its fiber content is 3 times higher than wheat.


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Any statement made concerning medical conditions treated with this herb is not intended as sound medical advice. The seeds are NOT to be ingested only planted. Herbs need to taken only with the guidance of a trained physician or established herblist.
 

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