Lord we love this in the Caribbean. The one with those hanging green seeds and red roots are called Callalloo. They are delish! It’s also native and a staple in Africa.
Some people or culture eat amaranth as vegetables and some as grains. But they have domesticated this plant differently. The amaranth varieties that are cultivated for grains are much taller with much bigger flower heads. Those that are cultivated for greens are shorter and more leafy with smaller flower heads.
Interesting! That's cool to know! I did know that the amaranths grown for food, like quinoa, have much larger heads and seeds. I didn't know about the greens being domesticated though. Thanks!
@@GardenUPLandscape Amaranth has been domesticated through human selection, just like most brassica vegetables, which originated from some wild mustard plants, I suppose. There are many different wild amaranth plants throughout Africa and Asia that people still consume, but grow wild according to the climate in different regions. Wild amaranth leaves, stems, and even roots are much more flavorful than the domesticated ones. Some people may not like the more intense flavor though. Try some wild amaranth plants from SE Asia and you will know what I mean.
Yes, I mentioned that in the video but I believe I also said that I'm qualified to say much more than that and suggested the viewer do further research on their own if that's a topic that interests them :)
LOL!! You've never seen my cooking. My friends laugh at me - I am the most lazy and boring cook ever! If it takes more than one pot or more than 20 minutes I pretty much don't do it unless it's a special occasion. My edible garden plants and weeds get eaten as I water them, they almost never make it inside.
I'm not sure how to separate the grain from the sharp chaff, but I bet it would be delicious! It's the same family as quinoa, and that family is known for excellent grain.
My amaranth has little spikey things between the stem and a leaf .. someone said these must be removed before eating. You didn't mention it, so was wondering if you do this.
I have noticed those, but when I eat it I just pick leaves to snack on while I'm working next to it, so the spikey bits don't bother me. (I think the technical term in auxiliary spines, but I could be wrong there.) If I were to harvest the whole plant I would probably remove the leaves from the stem rather than try to remove the spikes.
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Lord we love this in the Caribbean. The one with those hanging green seeds and red roots are called Callalloo. They are delish! It’s also native and a staple in Africa.
That's awesome and really interesting! Thanks for watching all the way from the Caribbean!!
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Yea i think amaranth is the tastiest `grain` on Earth.
To me it tastes like the bottom of a bowl of good cornbread and beans and greens mashed up.
Some people or culture eat amaranth as vegetables and some as grains. But they have domesticated this plant differently. The amaranth varieties that are cultivated for grains are much taller with much bigger flower heads. Those that are cultivated for greens are shorter and more leafy with smaller flower heads.
Interesting! That's cool to know! I did know that the amaranths grown for food, like quinoa, have much larger heads and seeds. I didn't know about the greens being domesticated though. Thanks!
@@GardenUPLandscape Amaranth has been domesticated through human selection, just like most brassica vegetables, which originated from some wild mustard plants, I suppose. There are many different wild amaranth plants throughout Africa and Asia that people still consume, but grow wild according to the climate in different regions. Wild amaranth leaves, stems, and even roots are much more flavorful than the domesticated ones. Some people may not like the more intense flavor though. Try some wild amaranth plants from SE Asia and you will know what I mean.
Lambs quarter is a free vegetable! People harvest them as healthy side dish, like salad or cooked like spinach.
Free and quite tasty!
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I’ve eaten lambsquarters before. It tastes good with a bit of butter.
I bet it's good cooked too, but I've only snacked on them while weeding them out.
@@GardenUPLandscape Some foraged foods are better tasting than others. 🌿
I love it sautéed with garlic,olive oil and sea salt.
Amaranth and Lambsquarters are medicinal and edible
Yes, I mentioned that in the video but I believe I also said that I'm qualified to say much more than that and suggested the viewer do further research on their own if that's a topic that interests them :)
Thank you for sharing!.
You're most welcome!
Good review!
Thanks!
There's about a trillion different pigweeds I've seen plenty
That is the truth! I think people who named plants called everything either pigweed or sow thistle, as long as the pigs would eat it, that's the name.
You should make a cookbook!!
LOL!! You've never seen my cooking. My friends laugh at me - I am the most lazy and boring cook ever! If it takes more than one pot or more than 20 minutes I pretty much don't do it unless it's a special occasion. My edible garden plants and weeds get eaten as I water them, they almost never make it inside.
They grow ramped in my garden lol.
Great for salads! LOL
@@GardenUPLandscape yes
Delish ❤❤❤
IKR? ❤
Both are highly nutritious
True!
i would have let the amaranth grow and get the seeds .... because it is the tastiest grain that i know of .. better than wheat, quinoa , etc etc etc .
I'm not sure how to separate the grain from the sharp chaff, but I bet it would be delicious! It's the same family as quinoa, and that family is known for excellent grain.
Where I will get in Canada. In which stores
I've never seen these for sale. Usually the birds bring them in with other "weed" seeds.
My amaranth has little spikey things between the stem and a leaf .. someone said these must be removed before eating. You didn't mention it, so was wondering if you do this.
I have noticed those, but when I eat it I just pick leaves to snack on while I'm working next to it, so the spikey bits don't bother me. (I think the technical term in auxiliary spines, but I could be wrong there.) If I were to harvest the whole plant I would probably remove the leaves from the stem rather than try to remove the spikes.
@@GardenUPLandscape thank you for your response.
Those little spikey things contains the seeds.
I love your video. But suggest to make it a bit more clear if possible. Thsnk you ma'm.
Noted, thanks!
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Thanks!!! I'm glad you liked my video! :)
One is edible and the other is not
Both of these Pigweeds are edible. But that is a common name used for a LOT of plants.