Where else can ya learn this stuff with such careful thought and care towards nature and natural? Love this channel! Hope to see Sasha in the kitchen showing us how you use this bounty. Peace!
Great vid! Here’s a tip for you mate: Use a dark colored dollar store kiddie swimming pool and place some sticks inside leaning against the edge. Place pool containing seeds in sun. Heat adsorbed by plastic of kiddie pool bottom will drive bugs out via the sticks naturally. You can winnow over the edge of the kiddie pool such that chaff blows out and seeds return to kiddie pool. Kiddie pool is light enough to lift the edge to mix and turn the seeds every few days so that that they dry evenly and it’s small enough to cover with a tarp to keep animals and moisture out. Use a couple of bungee cords. Put the pool on a slope or raise one edge with some bricks. Leave an exit gap on the downslope side so any condensation drips outside over the edge if that’s an issue otherwise your seed will get wet and go moldy. 😉
@@cookingsherry8784 Good question! Where we are moisture and mold are the most serious problems. It doesn’t get super hot and we lift up the edge of the kiddie pool daily so as to turn the grain kernels. But if you are super concerned about phthalates and other chemicals getting into the grains, I suggest you place the pool in a breezy place but not in direct sun or line the pool with a tarp or even burlap and then you could turn the grain on that. I don’t line mine but I do place it on my porch so that it only gets morning sun and can’t get wet. Hope that was helpful 😀
I did something similar to dehydrate blueberries (made raisins basically) but I used a dark blanket. The fabric was soft enough that it naturally wicked lots of moisture away, though it did take several days. I simply folded it up in the vcd evening and kept in car...
Lovely plants. I love amaranths, especially the super giant ones with the giant seed heads. They are a beautiful plant. Most years, I barely bother to blow off the chaff. It cooks just as well with the seeds, since it is just dried flowers and maybe some leaves. In my climate, amaranth are some of the most beautiful and bountiful, trouble free plants. Also the most lovely leaves, especially the tricolor variety.
Thank you so much for your comment. I have watched many videos on harvesting and no one said they eat the flowers(chaff). I thought it would grind well and be a healthy addition.👏😎
Thanks for commenting this! Good to know! What do you usually use your amaranth for? Grain bowl? Baked goods? I just started growing amaranth for flower bouquets but would like to experiment with eating it as well. :)
So refreshing to see a video where someone is grateful to the plants, thoughtful if the little ones, gentle and doesn't waste anything. Thank you! I look forward to tickling my amaranth friend soon 😅🌱🙏
Be careful with those bowls! I have one just like it and left it out in the sun with some dried garlic stalks and it nearly set fire. It took a bit to figure out that this is where the burn smell was coming from. It seems this bowl is good at focusing the reflection of the sun.
@@cookingsherry8784 they do indeed. I've improvised one after finding a very large lid that fit & small black granite enamel pan that fits inside. I use an old iron stand that once held ceramic fire bowl that broke I prop it up in facing the sun 🌞
Yes! We had a very small one the kids were using in the garden as a pretend sink, and left just a handful of weeds, which dried in the summer heat. A day or two later, I saw smoke through the window and went out to discover the plants smoldering in the bowl, and then a flame seconds later as I was picking it up.
If you grow one of the leaf Amaranths, it is tender even when it is huge. Lots of the stems are also tender. The flavor is also much milder than the big seedhead amaranths.
I have grown a variety from Seeds of Change with dark red flower heads and black seed but otherwise similar looking to your Golden Giant. I discovered the techniques you demonstrate here over years of trial and learning. This summer mine grew to about 8' tall. One thing I do is allow the seed heads to dry, remove as much stem as possible (very tedious), rub it on window screen to separate seed from husk, then winnow over a tarp allow the less developed seed to fly with the chafe. Anyhow, thanks for reaffirming my own experimentation.
I hope you do a video for the next steps, grinding (do you grind Amaranth, you do because it's sold as a flour right?) and cooking with a recipe. Maybe even another getting the seed and sowing. A whole Amaranth Playlist even.
You're into it! We don't grind Amaranth, thats the beauty of it, never needs it!!! We'll share a video about cooking sometime this winter. As far as growing, it would be a 10 second video, we just scatter the seed we saved in this video out on bare soil sometime in early June next year! So easy!
@@edibleacres In that case maybe with a couple of edits you change this into a Liziqi "the Life of ..." type vid. Context: ruclips.net/video/B6bJ_vTslyo/видео.html
What a beautiful day there! We are having such clear, crisp days like this in the Pacific Northwest too. The gentleness, calmness, and kind consideration of all the things on your farm is inspiring! If we are to survive on this 'little rock' flying around the Sun - we will need to follow your example. Thank you for effort there and I LOVE your channel!
The west has lost a lot of knowledge. the average south asian housewife would winnow this down in minutes just with that bowl he has in his hand wind or no wind.
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Why bother with a bowl? Fold the plastic around it, slide a stick in there and beat it. Do this where you grow it or in the coop. You will surely have seed hit the ground. Chickens will benefit from the scurrying bugs as well.
I have bought several different varieties of amaranth for emergency preparedness, but I want to start growing now to to learn more about it. Do you sow seeds in the fall or spring for amaranth?
We grew golden giant here in Oklahoma one year .. it got HUGE. Now we are growing Elephant trunk, and will be trying Oeschberg next year. Its good to try different varieties: There's an amaranth that is perfect for just about everywhere!
Problem with amaranth seed harvesting is that it is difficult to separate seeds from flowers and lots of seeds remain there. I think that not more than 30-40% of seeds can be separated this way. I like amaranth very much, but i don't know how to avoid loosing seeds, this is why i use my red amaranth only to make great pink tea, but in order to use it for bread or something similar i would need lots of plants or some other method to separate seeds.
We Jamaicans eat the whole thing stem and leaves but only when the plant is younger.... where the stem is soft.... we cook it with Codfish white rice, dumplings, green banana etc we call it Callaloo.
My preference is hanging to let dry. I wrap 4-6 in a bunch with a clear garbage bag in my garage with a few fist size holes in the top for good air flow and circulation. I don't like bugs in my flour( if you do that's cool. You do you.), and that processes ensures they are dead and that I get maximum harvest from my 10x15 foot plot of amaranth.
I grew Amaranth this summer for the first time, it is such a gorgeous plant. I didn’t have any idea how to harvest it though so this was very helpful. I’ll have to give it a try next year. I ended up leaving my amaranth in the garden for the birds, they really seem to enjoy it.
Thank you for making this video... I'm just now looking at amaranth and would love to acquire some organic Giant Yellow amaranth seeds, or at the very least non-GMO heirloom seeds. I was wondering if mixing the different kinds of plants would grow hybrid plants with less desirable traits?. In addition if anyone would consider sending me some of their seeds if I mail a return envelope it would be a blessing! In exchange for your efforts I could mail one of my handcrafted gemstone rings. Peaceven & 💚
I have the green-flowered variety growing in my garden. I suppose it's grown more as a leafy vegetable because its seeds are black and tiny, a bit smaller than even poppy seed. They are edible but take a lot of effort to separate from the chaff.
@@palych8502 I do not know the variety name because it started growing on its own and has reappeared every year since. Its flower spikes are green and point upward like the Green Thumb variety but the plant is taller, about a meter.
Can they be grown in pots? Not a lot of seed seller in my country but I saw one selling different varieties at a $1-$2 per pack of a dozen seeds. I'm thinking of growing some to see if they'd survive the tropical summer (I think they would coz A. spinosus grow here) then get the seeds to grow in the countryside since we can only grow in pots in the city.
What a treasure you are with sharing your knowledge. So enjoy all the comments as well . Learning so much and I thank you all. Big Smiles from Indiana.
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easier way to handle these stalks is to put them all in a cloth bag, tie the mouth of the bag and bash the bag against the wooden bench or lay it on the ground and bash with a bamboo stick. this will release all the seeds off the skin. then doing it the old fashioned way is to pour them in batches on a flat pan and flipping them. the skin being lighter will fly off and the seeds will remain in the pan. I did this when I used to grow mustard seeds at home. you may also use a fine mesh to let the seeds drop off thru the mesh and the skins stay on top of the mesh.
Arizona, zone 9 A, Tarahumara is a good variety. Heat, wind, and drought resistant. Red Merlot is too tall and breaks over. Anything planted outside the fence is raided by javelina. Birds help themselves and spread it so it's coming up until frosh (late November). I like to dry the heads before thrashing.
Bro, you are a big inspiration for me. I have been watching your videos and trying to incorporate your approach in my food forest. I would be honored if you would check it out and let me know what you think.
Can't wait to pop my amaranth like popcorn! Growing Tri color 'Joseph's Coat' & the red variety 'Love Lies Bleeding' this year. Loved the tutorial, thanks!
I grew red amaranth (tricolor) last year in Norway (Europe). It grew strong, with plenty of flowers, but did not seem to set seed (or maybe it did not have enough time or sun to ripen fully). I'm not sure whether to keep trying, or whether it is just not suited to our short growing season. Any hints for varieties that do well with shorter growing seasons and low summer temperatures?
Since you’re gonna winnow it anyways, after you chop remove the big leaves and hang to dry with a catcher below. Once a few days pass (depending on your rh) just buck everything into a container and winnow it with a fan set on low the dryer crispy flowers will blow away much easier and leave you with a cleaner product and much better yield
Now I know what to do with amaranth, thanks for showing us in detail! Before I would just throw the whole stalk to the chickens probably before the seeds were even ripe. And it was the red ornamental kind. I always look forward to your informative videos!
I have a red type that is exactly the same as that golden type, in terms of leaves, size, and head size. Maybe even taller. It is all red though, turning a bit pinker as the summer goes. The heads can be huge. We love the plants; they are beautiful. I harvest the heads to trays and let them dry and allow the insects to leave before I rub the seed heads for the seeds. The seeds are whitish. I also have a tricolor variety that is for the leaves, which are mild and tender, and has much smaller seed heads. Those seeds are black. I love that type, too, because the leaves are beautiful, especially when there is a stand of them. They are a smaller plant also, only about 4’ tall, vs the big ones that can get over 8’ tall.
It seems there are many mixed opinions about giving amaranth to chickens. Some sources say that seeds have to be heat treated and the leaves need to be dried before chickens can eat amaranth. I would love to hear your thoughts…
I also grabbed my amaranth the other day. With these rainy days ahead, it's a good time to do preserving. Has Sasha made any amaranth recipe videos? I can't recall one at this moment. I mix it in with rice sometimes.
Anyone know if amaranth and buckwheat can be grown together effectively, or does the amaranth get too tall too fast and shade out the buckwheat? Thought maybe someone in here would have personal experience with the mix.
@@cookingsherry8784 I put amaranth on the south, about two feet, of vining green beans. There's a trellis between, but a few of the bean vines embrace the 8'tall amaranth, and hold them erect.
That Golden Giant variety looks amazing! I grew Love Lies Bleeding this year, which is mostly used for decoration, but I’m trying to use what I harvested for food.
Just use a hairdryer and gently blow over the bowl with the seeds and chaff. You can process a pound of seeds in 10 minutes this way. After this step I also rinse the seeds in a strainer with a shower stream (use a small drop of soap to wash the dirt out). Then dry clean seeds for a few days on a flat surface before storing.
You wasted those yummy leaves!!! They're full of nutrition and are just delicious with any type of recipe! You can even mix them with other types of greens as well.
I checked my amaranth and the seeds fell out when I lightly rubbed the flowers. but the seeds aren't a solid white. they have a kinda clearish (best way I can describe it) middle section. Are these seeds immature or unviable to save? First time growing this plant. Copperhead variety. Thank you in advance.
Thank you - I just harvested a wheelbarrow fill of red amaranth and kept looking at it thinking... what next? & your vid just popped up - some things are meant to be hehe ;)
O my goodness… how do you have to do these things? Are you a Homesteader? If you’re gardening making your food, get all that, but how do you pay for the property there to grow all that wonderful food and have chickens and what not. This looks amazing, unfortunate for us, we are here in the Matrix of things and have to work to be able to survive. With that there’s no time to be able to grow my food - although this is the way you’re actually supposed to live life, and so appreciate what you do here… love that …. :)
I'm pleased that others are enjoying these pleasant plants! The flowers are magical and then they turn to grain! I've had the same experience when harvesting: That grain always needs a bit more time to dry before winnowing! Now I'm going to the garage to winnow some amaranth that I harvested last fall, and let it dry over the winter. I wonder whether I'll STILL want to dry it some more. :)
I'm not sure why but for some reason I had a really bad reaction to my Amaranth last year. That part around 3:50, I was doing that, and then for 2 weeks later I had really bad rashes and felt like I had little needles in my hands. Almost like I had done it to nettle and not amaranth. It's weird because I'm not allergic to anything else, and maybe it wasn't an allergy, but it was really annoying to say the least. Great video as always.
Do it and focus on it and make it worth your time. The absolute most important thing is to try and grow more each year and assume it is so very very worth your time in every way.
@@edibleacres Your video help me to see what Amaranth can do. The different size buds, the amount of seed that it produced. That helps me to decide where i might start this grain!
Been thinking about growing Amaranth and was happy to find your video. I wonder why you wouldn't place the flower heads into a plastic bag and shake them to release the seeds instead of the tedious tickling technique you demonstrate? I'm all for getting my hands into my work but why tickle flowers for hours when a couple minutes of moderate shaking could produce the same (or better) result? You can always pour the seeds and bugs back into your bowl afterward and proceed with your remaining steps exactly as described in the video... Thanks.
This is the best detail description of all this that I've ever seen! I have continually missed my harvest since starting to grow elephant head amaranth a few years ago it re seeds so its not a complete loss its just confusing with no guidance so thank you!
@@edibleacres every seed is precious... but at the same time, I try not to get too precious about every seed and seedling. If you know what I mean. My motto is "just grow extra plants" to make up for mistakes, losses to wildlife, etc.
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Good to see you doing the blowing with the bowl just like I did. Having more than twenty of steam it keeps me buissy. The dörrex dryer helps me to get it fast dry as I had also to harvest wett plants , because they broke from the wind , and wight of big flowers full seads and rain. Like this food as it is very good for people who do not eat much meat. And even the leaves I ate as spinage and dryed them for winter use.
Beautiful a few friends wanted to know how to get the seeds out I have a wild amaranth green one and its pretty furry But i know when its full they get heavy and if you rub them black seeds come out if i remember right
@@edibleacres i let them grow for chickens food but i don't think they like the furry bits either lol Maybe hanging or stacking them so the seeds will fall as they dry Instead of leaving them on the dirt
Amaranth is a grain that naturally contains oxalic acid. While oxalic acid is not typically harmful when consumed in moderate amounts, if you're looking to reduce its levels in amaranth, you can try cooking it with a mild alkaline substance. One common alkaline substance used in cooking is baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). Here's a method you can use to cook amaranth with baking soda to potentially reduce oxalic acid levels: 1. Rinse the amaranth: Thoroughly rinse the amaranth grains under running water to remove any impurities. 2. Measure the amaranth and water: Determine the amount of amaranth you want to cook and measure an appropriate amount of water. The ratio is typically 1:2, meaning one part amaranth to two parts water. 3. Add baking soda: For every cup of amaranth, you can add a pinch or a quarter teaspoon of baking soda to the cooking water. This amount is generally sufficient to help neutralize some of the oxalic acid. 4. Cook the amaranth: Place the rinsed amaranth and the water with baking soda in a pot. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the amaranth until it's tender and the water is absorbed, following the package instructions or cooking times specific to your recipe. 5. Rinse and drain: Once the amaranth is cooked, you can choose to rinse it with water to remove any residual baking soda or oxalates. This step is optional, and it may affect the texture and flavor of the cooked grain. Please note that while cooking amaranth with baking soda may help reduce oxalic acid levels, it may also affect the taste and texture of the grain. It's always a good idea to experiment with small batches first and adjust the amount of baking soda to suit your taste preferences. Additionally, if you have specific health concerns or dietary restrictions, it's advisable to consult with a healthcare professional or a registered dietitian for personalized advice.
I am only here because I thought uploader misspelled Amouranth, and thought this was her new hobby/YT channel. >.>; I see now I was wrong. And since I have a green thumb. I learned something new. The more you know. =D
Seeing such beautiful, massive bouquet of seeds, i just wanted to mention that the seeds themselves are also edible and are great superfoods. After drying, you can mix them with molten jaggery to roll them into candied balls or just eat them straight by mixing with your cereals etc. 😊
That yield is amazing. Amaranth is my sheeps favorite treat. We plant red amaranth all over the yard and sheep just love the leaves! Very helpful video. ❤
What an ex-seedingly wonderfully helpful video! My only question is where do I get seed to get started? We have a (free!) local seed exchange -but no one has giant golden amaranth…
i have found you looking up info on my first time growing amaranth and want to say how personable you are. you are really good at explaining and your mannerisms and tone are excellent. thank you,
❤ Thank you ❤ so much for the seeds so lovingly packaged with the lam's wool. What an awesome energy the wool has, the seeds have no choice but to have a " happy sprouting.".... Should I add wool to soil when planting too? ❤❤❤
Amaranth is NOT good to feed chickens unless properly treated and in the correct amounts. This is really bad advice. Please read and always do your own research. Dried amaranth leaves can be fed to chickens as they are relatively high in protein and methionine.03 However, the leaves must be dried first to destroy any heat-labile antinutritional factors that might be present.0 Enzyme supplementation has been shown to increase the level of dried amaranth leaves that can be included in broiler diets.3 Treated amaranth can also be included in the diets of laying hens at proportions up to 40% without adversely affecting production performance.1 Chickens can eat amaranth grains, but it is good to cook the grains before serving them to the chickens. Amaranth leaves should not be served to the chickens as they contain oxalic acid, which is poisonous to them.2 --- Raw grain amaranth contains heat labile, growth depressing anti-nutrients for chickens, although Japanese quail are not effected . Amaranth can be used as a feed ingredient for broilers if heat treatment is applied to the grain prior to feeding. The heat treatment is necessary to partially or completely destroy the anti-nutritive factors present. Research has shown that extruded grain amaranth can be fed to broiler chicks without adversely affecting body weight, feed utilization, or carcass yields. An upper limit of inclusion 40% is recommended. Amaranth grain also has a market in the health food industry where it is an alternative for those with allergies to wheat. If it is to be used in poultry feeds it will have to compete with this market. (UK Dept of Animal and Food Sciences)
For winnowing, use a fan and put your seed in a colander. Shake it through the holes and into your other bowl... a few times and you should be chaff free. The larger chaff will stay in the colander.
Gotta love a man who is concerned about all the 'little creatures'.
Where else can ya learn this stuff with such careful thought and care towards nature and natural? Love this channel! Hope to see Sasha in the kitchen showing us how you use this bounty. Peace!
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Great vid! Here’s a tip for you mate: Use a dark colored dollar store kiddie swimming pool and place some sticks inside leaning against the edge. Place pool containing seeds in sun. Heat adsorbed by plastic of kiddie pool bottom will drive bugs out via the sticks naturally. You can winnow over the edge of the kiddie pool such that chaff blows out and seeds return to kiddie pool. Kiddie pool is light enough to lift the edge to mix and turn the seeds every few days so that that they dry evenly and it’s small enough to cover with a tarp to keep animals and moisture out. Use a couple of bungee cords. Put the pool on a slope or raise one edge with some bricks. Leave an exit gap on the downslope side so any condensation drips outside over the edge if that’s an issue otherwise your seed will get wet and go moldy. 😉
@@krishnacohen Yes, amaranth is a good alternative ancient grain.
Doesn't the plastic from the Kiddie pool leach into the food? I don't think that type of plastic is food grade.
@@cookingsherry8784 Good question! Where we are moisture and mold are the most serious problems. It doesn’t get super hot and we lift up the edge of the kiddie pool daily so as to turn the grain kernels. But if you are super concerned about phthalates and other chemicals getting into the grains, I suggest you place the pool in a breezy place but not in direct sun or line the pool with a tarp or even burlap and then you could turn the grain on that. I don’t line mine but I do place it on my porch so that it only gets morning sun and can’t get wet. Hope that was helpful 😀
I did something similar to dehydrate blueberries (made raisins basically) but I used a dark blanket. The fabric was soft enough that it naturally wicked lots of moisture away, though it did take several days. I simply folded it up in the vcd evening and kept in car...
why drive out the bugs. they add nutrition :)
Lovely plants. I love amaranths, especially the super giant ones with the giant seed heads. They are a beautiful plant. Most years, I barely bother to blow off the chaff. It cooks just as well with the seeds, since it is just dried flowers and maybe some leaves. In my climate, amaranth are some of the most beautiful and bountiful, trouble free plants. Also the most lovely leaves, especially the tricolor variety.
That is neat to know... I appreciate knowing we don't need to get it super clean (we normally don't in other ways, so why here!?!)
I have considered preparing amaranth as huauzontle is cooked in Mexico - battered and fried. It would probably require using immature seed heads.
Thank you so much for your comment. I have watched many videos on harvesting and no one said they eat the flowers(chaff). I thought it would grind well and be a healthy addition.👏😎
Thanks for commenting this! Good to know! What do you usually use your amaranth for? Grain bowl? Baked goods? I just started growing amaranth for flower bouquets but would like to experiment with eating it as well. :)
"Its like you're processing different types of buds" I laughed! :-D
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I heard it! Lol
I thought I was the only one who caught that, too! hahaha I love it! Just another reason why I love him, them, and this channel so much!
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So refreshing to see a video where someone is grateful to the plants, thoughtful if the little ones, gentle and doesn't waste anything. Thank you! I look forward to tickling my amaranth friend soon 😅🌱🙏
Thanks for appreciating that and happy amaranth time to ya!
Sir! .. What is the name of this variety of Amaranth?
I find the winnowing process so peaceful. I think of our generations before us.
Thanks for admitting about the little creatures and how you let them go.
When you don't grow your own food, you delegate the killing to other humans. They kill more things in the growing process to sell to you.
Perfect timing for this video as we're about to harvest ours for the first time and were wondering how to best process it. Thanks.
Be careful with those bowls! I have one just like it and left it out in the sun with some dried garlic stalks and it nearly set fire. It took a bit to figure out that this is where the burn smell was coming from. It seems this bowl is good at focusing the reflection of the sun.
Sounds like they would make a great sun oven! Lol
@@cookingsherry8784 they do indeed. I've improvised one after finding a very large lid that fit & small black granite enamel pan that fits inside. I use an old iron stand that once held ceramic fire bowl that broke I prop it up in facing the sun 🌞
@@cookingsherry8784 now I also want a sun oven. Great idea.
Yes! We had a very small one the kids were using in the garden as a pretend sink, and left just a handful of weeds, which dried in the summer heat. A day or two later, I saw smoke through the window and went out to discover the plants smoldering in the bowl, and then a flame seconds later as I was picking it up.
When Amaranth are young, we give it a quick boil, strain, add lemon and garlic and olive oil. amazing
If you grow one of the leaf Amaranths, it is tender even when it is huge. Lots of the stems are also tender. The flavor is also much milder than the big seedhead amaranths.
I absolutely love amaranth. I had two red amaranth start growing in my planter. She is so beautiful and I’ve enjoyed the growth.
I think we need to send you some flat winnowing baskets from Kenya to try!
Sounds lovely!
I have grown a variety from Seeds of Change with dark red flower heads and black seed but otherwise similar looking to your Golden Giant. I discovered the techniques you demonstrate here over years of trial and learning. This summer mine grew to about 8' tall. One thing I do is allow the seed heads to dry, remove as much stem as possible (very tedious), rub it on window screen to separate seed from husk, then winnow over a tarp allow the less developed seed to fly with the chafe. Anyhow, thanks for reaffirming my own experimentation.
Sir! .. What is the name of this variety of Amaranth?
@@palych8502 Hopi Red Dye as best as I remember. It may have crossed with another variety which I can't remember the name of.
I hope you do a video for the next steps, grinding (do you grind Amaranth, you do because it's sold as a flour right?) and cooking with a recipe. Maybe even another getting the seed and sowing. A whole Amaranth Playlist even.
You're into it! We don't grind Amaranth, thats the beauty of it, never needs it!!! We'll share a video about cooking sometime this winter. As far as growing, it would be a 10 second video, we just scatter the seed we saved in this video out on bare soil sometime in early June next year! So easy!
@@edibleacres In that case maybe with a couple of edits you change this into a Liziqi "the Life of ..." type vid. Context:
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What a beautiful day there! We are having such clear, crisp days like this in the Pacific Northwest too. The gentleness, calmness, and kind consideration of all the things on your farm is inspiring! If we are to survive on this 'little rock' flying around the Sun - we will need to follow your example. Thank you for effort there and I LOVE your channel!
The west has lost a lot of knowledge. the average south asian housewife would winnow this down in minutes just with that bowl he has in his hand wind or no wind.
Laying the plastic on the ground and thrashing is more productive. Will not hurt the critters.
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Why bother with a bowl? Fold the plastic around it, slide a stick in there and beat it. Do this where you grow it or in the coop. You will surely have seed hit the ground. Chickens will benefit from the scurrying bugs as well.
Good point!
Thank you for the video! I would love to see a video of how you all use amaranth some day.
We'll do that this winter
@@edibleacres Do you harvest enough to make flour out of your amaranth? I would love to see that process.
Interesting ! My amaranth was tiny this year, but I have low fertility, dry soil. I love the variety you have, beautiful color
I have bought several different varieties of amaranth for emergency preparedness, but I want to start growing now to to learn more about it. Do you sow seeds in the fall or spring for amaranth?
I sowed my seeds in the spring and it worked well.
Did you know if you hang them to dry first you'd get more of the seeds to come off easier
For sure but we just didn't have the room.
Fantastic video just as I'm contemplating amaranth for my garden
If you don't have any chickens...get some chickens.
We grew golden giant here in Oklahoma one year .. it got HUGE. Now we are growing Elephant trunk, and will be trying Oeschberg next year. Its good to try different varieties: There's an amaranth that is perfect for just about everywhere!
So cool to hear they worked well for you.
Problem with amaranth seed harvesting is that it is difficult to separate seeds from flowers and lots of seeds remain there. I think that not more than 30-40% of seeds can be separated this way. I like amaranth very much, but i don't know how to avoid loosing seeds, this is why i use my red amaranth only to make great pink tea, but in order to use it for bread or something similar i would need lots of plants or some other method to separate seeds.
The leaves of amaranth are delicious and taste just like spinach, except not bitter at all and are a superfood.
We Jamaicans eat the whole thing stem and leaves but only when the plant is younger.... where the stem is soft.... we cook it with Codfish white rice, dumplings, green banana etc we call it Callaloo.
@@kimrow1576 what do you do with leaves when harvesting the grains? I'm assuming by then the stem and leaves are too tough to eat.
My preference is hanging to let dry. I wrap 4-6 in a bunch with a clear garbage bag in my garage with a few fist size holes in the top for good air flow and circulation. I don't like bugs in my flour( if you do that's cool. You do you.), and that processes ensures they are dead and that I get maximum harvest from my 10x15 foot plot of amaranth.
That makes sense. We've learned there are so so so many bugs in there we need to figure out a way to have them have time to escape this year!
Sir! .. What is the name of this variety of Amaranth?
I grew Amaranth this summer for the first time, it is such a gorgeous plant. I didn’t have any idea how to harvest it though so this was very helpful. I’ll have to give it a try next year. I ended up leaving my amaranth in the garden for the birds, they really seem to enjoy it.
Thank you for making this video... I'm just now looking at amaranth and would love to acquire some organic Giant Yellow amaranth seeds, or at the very least non-GMO heirloom seeds.
I was wondering if mixing the different kinds of plants would grow hybrid plants with less desirable traits?. In addition if anyone would consider sending me some of their seeds if I mail a return envelope it would be a blessing! In exchange for your efforts I could mail one of my handcrafted gemstone rings. Peaceven & 💚
I have the green-flowered variety growing in my garden. I suppose it's grown more as a leafy vegetable because its seeds are black and tiny, a bit smaller than even poppy seed. They are edible but take a lot of effort to separate from the chaff.
Sir! .. What is the name of this variety of Amaranth?
@@palych8502 I do not know the variety name because it started growing on its own and has reappeared every year since. Its flower spikes are green and point upward like the Green Thumb variety but the plant is taller, about a meter.
Can they be grown in pots? Not a lot of seed seller in my country but I saw one selling different varieties at a $1-$2 per pack of a dozen seeds. I'm thinking of growing some to see if they'd survive the tropical summer (I think they would coz A. spinosus grow here) then get the seeds to grow in the countryside since we can only grow in pots in the city.
Sir! .. What is the name of this variety of Amaranth?
As usual you are a wealth of information. Have you tried growing sorghum?
Sir! .. What is the name of this variety of Amaranth?
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Pulling the leaves off... "It's like we're processing different types of buds" LOL I see what you did there.
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It's a beautiful plant. I love amaranth.
easier way to handle these stalks is to put them all in a cloth bag, tie the mouth of the bag and bash the bag against the wooden bench or lay it on the ground and bash with a bamboo stick. this will release all the seeds off the skin. then doing it the old fashioned way is to pour them in batches on a flat pan and flipping them. the skin being lighter will fly off and the seeds will remain in the pan. I did this when I used to grow mustard seeds at home. you may also use a fine mesh to let the seeds drop off thru the mesh and the skins stay on top of the mesh.
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Just found your channel and love that you don’t use pesticides and let the bugs live too!
It is critical to garden and farm that way at this point.
Arizona, zone 9 A, Tarahumara is a good variety. Heat, wind, and drought resistant. Red Merlot is too tall and breaks over. Anything planted outside the fence is raided by javelina. Birds help themselves and spread it so it's coming up until frosh (late November). I like to dry the heads before thrashing.
Bro, you are a big inspiration for me. I have been watching your videos and trying to incorporate your approach in my food forest. I would be honored if you would check it out and let me know what you think.
Can't wait to pop my amaranth like popcorn! Growing Tri color 'Joseph's Coat' & the red variety 'Love Lies Bleeding' this year. Loved the tutorial, thanks!
Do Joseph's Coat bear large enough seed yield? Almost every vid and pic I see of it just show the leaves.
I grew red amaranth (tricolor) last year in Norway (Europe). It grew strong, with plenty of flowers, but did not seem to set seed (or maybe it did not have enough time or sun to ripen fully). I'm not sure whether to keep trying, or whether it is just not suited to our short growing season. Any hints for varieties that do well with shorter growing seasons and low summer temperatures?
I wish I knew. I know there are MANY varieties out there so I hope you find one that works
Sir! .. What is the name of this variety of Amaranth?
Since you’re gonna winnow it anyways, after you chop remove the big leaves and hang to dry with a catcher below. Once a few days pass (depending on your rh) just buck everything into a container and winnow it with a fan set on low the dryer crispy flowers will blow away much easier and leave you with a cleaner product and much better yield
Great idea.
Good tip.
> Once a few days pass (depending on your rh)
what does rh stand for here? Thanks.
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A kitchen strainer with just the right size holes would work too.
Now I know what to do with amaranth, thanks for showing us in detail! Before I would just throw the whole stalk to the chickens probably before the seeds were even ripe. And it was the red ornamental kind. I always look forward to your informative videos!
We grow that type too and mostly the chickens enjoy. So much bounty!
I have a red type that is exactly the same as that golden type, in terms of leaves, size, and head size. Maybe even taller. It is all red though, turning a bit pinker as the summer goes. The heads can be huge. We love the plants; they are beautiful. I harvest the heads to trays and let them dry and allow the insects to leave before I rub the seed heads for the seeds. The seeds are whitish. I also have a tricolor variety that is for the leaves, which are mild and tender, and has much smaller seed heads. Those seeds are black. I love that type, too, because the leaves are beautiful, especially when there is a stand of them. They are a smaller plant also, only about 4’ tall, vs the big ones that can get over 8’ tall.
@@yeevita yes, I, too have the red variety called “Love Lies Bleeding”.
The leaves are delicious!
It seems there are many mixed opinions about giving amaranth to chickens. Some sources say that seeds have to be heat treated and the leaves need to be dried before chickens can eat amaranth.
I would love to hear your thoughts…
Never read into it, we just offer it up and they seem to enjoy. Not saying it is great but that is our experience.
I also grabbed my amaranth the other day. With these rainy days ahead, it's a good time to do preserving. Has Sasha made any amaranth recipe videos? I can't recall one at this moment. I mix it in with rice sometimes.
We need to make some videos about that this winter :)
@@edibleacres That would be great.
Anyone know if amaranth and buckwheat can be grown together effectively, or does the amaranth get too tall too fast and shade out the buckwheat? Thought maybe someone in here would have personal experience with the mix.
That would be a challenging mix I'd think but certainly worth trying at a small scale.
@@edibleacres Right now everything is pretty small scale for me XD
I read that amaranth does well with sunflower and corn. Let us in this community know if you do a trial with buckwheat what the results are.
@@cookingsherry8784 I put amaranth on the south, about two feet, of vining green beans. There's a trellis between, but a few of the bean vines embrace the 8'tall amaranth, and hold them erect.
That Golden Giant variety looks amazing! I grew Love Lies Bleeding this year, which is mostly used for decoration, but I’m trying to use what I harvested for food.
That is awesome! Great to know the super beautiful types are great food too, what a win win!
How do Love Lies Bleeding taste? You tried both the seeds and leaves?
Just use a hairdryer and gently blow over the bowl with the seeds and chaff. You can process a pound of seeds in 10 minutes this way. After this step I also rinse the seeds in a strainer with a shower stream (use a small drop of soap to wash the dirt out). Then dry clean seeds for a few days on a flat surface before storing.
Seems like you have a pretty darn good system!
Sir! .. What is the name of this variety of Amaranth?
You wasted those yummy leaves!!! They're full of nutrition and are just delicious with any type of recipe! You can even mix them with other types of greens as well.
A seive saves a lot of work
I used to see these growing wild and play with them. Didn’t realize I was throwing food away, abd I love amaranth. 😂
Love this video. I need to get more serious about amaranth and quinoa next year.
I checked my amaranth and the seeds fell out when I lightly rubbed the flowers. but the seeds aren't a solid white. they have a kinda clearish (best way I can describe it) middle section. Are these seeds immature or unviable to save? First time growing this plant. Copperhead variety.
Thank you in advance.
Sir! .. Please tell me .. What is the name of this beautiful variety of Amaranth?
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Thank you - I just harvested a wheelbarrow fill of red amaranth and kept looking at it thinking... what next? & your vid just popped up - some things are meant to be hehe ;)
Sir! .. Please tell me .. What is the name of this beautiful variety of Amaranth?
O my goodness… how do you have to do these things? Are you a Homesteader? If you’re gardening making your food, get all that, but how do you pay for the property there to grow all that wonderful food and have chickens and what not. This looks amazing, unfortunate for us, we are here in the Matrix of things and have to work to be able to survive. With that there’s no time to be able to grow my food - although this is the way you’re actually supposed to live life, and so appreciate what you do here… love that …. :)
Pay for the property? An acre is like 5,000$usd lol
Thank you for this video. I use paper bags to dry out the seeds stems.
I'm pleased that others are enjoying these pleasant plants! The flowers are magical and then they turn to grain! I've had the same experience when harvesting: That grain always needs a bit more time to dry before winnowing!
Now I'm going to the garage to winnow some amaranth that I harvested last fall, and let it dry over the winter. I wonder whether I'll STILL want to dry it some more. :)
Use the bag to remove the seeds.
I had a few volunteer in my container garden so I saved seeds this year.
I'm not sure why but for some reason I had a really bad reaction to my Amaranth last year. That part around 3:50, I was doing that, and then for 2 weeks later I had really bad rashes and felt like I had little needles in my hands. Almost like I had done it to nettle and not amaranth. It's weird because I'm not allergic to anything else, and maybe it wasn't an allergy, but it was really annoying to say the least. Great video as always.
Yikes, sorry you dealt with that. Never heard of that issue.
I wonder if there were some kind of insect in the Amaranth that actually caused the rash?
Good Video! I have been interested in Amaranth... I looked at the seed and wondered how much area i would need to produce enough to make it worth it..
Do it and focus on it and make it worth your time. The absolute most important thing is to try and grow more each year and assume it is so very very worth your time in every way.
@@edibleacres Your video help me to see what Amaranth can do. The different size buds, the amount of seed that it produced. That helps me to decide where i might start this grain!
You: [explains winnowing]
Chickens: we help!
A great plant, but an incredibly agressive self seeder.
Yay--my fave kind of plant. I like to let them fend for themselves.
Love your videos! We are getting a few layers come spring. Amaranth is something for us to plant!🍄😃🌈🤙
Been thinking about growing Amaranth and was happy to find your video. I wonder why you wouldn't place the flower heads into a plastic bag and shake them to release the seeds instead of the tedious tickling technique you demonstrate? I'm all for getting my hands into my work but why tickle flowers for hours when a couple minutes of moderate shaking could produce the same (or better) result? You can always pour the seeds and bugs back into your bowl afterward and proceed with your remaining steps exactly as described in the video... Thanks.
That makes a lot of sense what you described, go for it that way!
@@edibleacres Thanks friend. You have successfully inspired me to try growing Amaranth as an herb and a grain. Love your content and your delivery!
"different types of buds" LOL
I grew a red colored and it turned out great.
Your manicuring ref got me to subscribe lol. Neighbors just introduced us to amaranth this fall. I'll be planting next year
Anyway thank you for this video. I'm going to grow amaranth for my chickens next year.
So worth trying. I hope it serves your chickens wonderfully and you as a close second :)
This is the best detail description of all this that I've ever seen! I have continually missed my harvest since starting to grow elephant head amaranth a few years ago it re seeds so its not a complete loss its just confusing with no guidance so thank you!
We're all learning as we go. Over the years I'd guess in total we've missed maybe 85% of all seed we could have harvested!!!
@@edibleacres every seed is precious... but at the same time, I try not to get too precious about every seed and seedling. If you know what I mean. My motto is "just grow extra plants" to make up for mistakes, losses to wildlife, etc.
I'd like to share something, that "hit me like a TON of bricks" almost a decade ago when I watched another RUclips-r, do something that- [at THAT current time, anyways] was pretty difficult to find any information on. [My apologies as I forget the topic/category]
"What ever it is you are trying to accomplish in life, when you get stumped- try to think in terms of 'first Principles'."
(Like, how "citizens wanted flying cars/flying transportation".)
We got "airplanes".
I want to say it was Elon Musk- (I don't care for this character, my reasons are quite obvious & clear.)
So, when it comes to plants/food:: ( agriculture, botany, horticulture harvesting, etc etc )
- keep in mind, that the plant has a "life cycle" too.
- each type of plant, for EVERY cycle, will "throw up flags" as per each "cycle" that, that type of plant is heading into.
- keep an eye on these "flags" or the "changes" in the plant. (Sometimes, it's the "surrounding plants", too. Not JUST the plant(s) you're waiting on)
1 other tip:
personally, I have "ADHD" so I- HAVE TO 'be aware of that' more so through growing seasons bc I 'KNOW'::
I'll get "off track", "forget about plants", etc
Try to::
- #IntentionallyPlant & #ConsciouslyPlant in an area where you:
- HAVE TO walk by- every day
- HAVE TO look out a window AT- every day
I'm not, saying these things- #Egotistically. I just wanted to "share", one of MY- "Murphy's Law Rules", (which- I, have to "give MY-self", [to STAY #ConsciouslyAware] so that I- myself, CAN get things done.)
In a nut shell, I- "HAD TO [& STILL 'HAVE TO'] admit & acknowledge THIS", EVERY. single day.
.. bc I have, #IntentionallyChosen to not- "#EnableWesternMedicine", by #PoppingPills or #BeingAHypochondriac.
Instead, for the last 20 years- I have, #ConsciouslySelfRegulated, through #SelfRealization, #SelfActualization & through:
- #AcknowledgingIt
- #AdmittingIt
..that, "I'm just neurologically a little different & more creative, so to speak."
[At least, that's what I tell myself.]
I had, "#ConsciouslyChose", to "NOT::
- feed, enable, condone..
[Which, #PsychologicallySpeaking- #LeadsDirectlyTo the #Effects of #PsychologicalManipulation... OF #ThePeople/#TheGeneralPublic]
..in order to, THEN: (have #ThePeople & #TheGeneralPublic..)
..THEN- "#Collectively":
- ALLOW-ing, ACCEPT-ing, NORMAL-izing & JUSTIFY-ing..
..certain- ideologys, for that time frame.
[..BY, "#ThePeople"- of which gov/pharma, will, DOES & HAS #ContortsASSumptions into what we "see" & what 'pharma'/'gov'- ARE & have become, today.]
This, [described above, HAS TO & MUST] ..ALL #CrumblingDown, bc they were- "fundamentally, built on"::
-#Lies, #Deceit, #PhysiologicalManipulation
I "decided" to "go AGAINST these things", bc:
- "I, COULD #PhysicallyFeelTheDamage, done to #MotherEarth- with EVERY. BITE. of 'animals', I was FORCED- into eating, as a kid."
Knowing, feeling & being surrounded by- such repulsive behaviors, by MY OWN, "Parents", "community members", etc..
It ALL- just "felt so- UN-Natural.." to::
- DO alot of the things that "teenagers", DID back in the day
- simply, "#BendOver, #Conform, #Contort & play an ASSet FOR Society".
I "used to be able to '#PhysicallySeeColors'.." [auras or what are, NOW- "termed" as #BioPhotonFields] around plants, people, animals and sometimes- inanimate objects."
And unfort. due to something called, "#SocialConditioning"/"#SocialProgramming", I've 'HAD to', '#TrustMyGut'- to interpret these, '#ElectromagneticSignals' from other people, animals & of course, plants, too.
[what a Psychologist told my Mom was::
"he/she is TOO young of an age, he/she CANT 'know that'."]
I "get it". Her, #EgoWasHurt & her #PrideWasChipped.
I would be, TOO- if "some kid", [20-30 yrs younger] came into my "office", an "office" that, "I- 'HAD TO' 'pay $100-$150K' & waste 6-8+ yrs of MY Life- for a 'License'."
...and this, "kid" says some thing that- I, myself- had JUST "figured out".
#MyPerceptualReality was- that I saw such, '#ContradictinglyHypocritical' "believe & trust in Western Medicine", 'practices', [the #UNEthicalMedicalPractices are just absurd on so many levels. Frankly, I cannot, nor- WILL I, physically "justify" or "normalize" the "Circus"- that STILL, "has YET- to be acknowledged/admitted 'IS #UNMoral".
I have "been this way", since the early 1990's. No, sadly a- "#PubliclyUsedFearMongeringTactic", was not able to "lure me in", into::
- "believing/trusting in 'the program'."
I hope this helps someone else, out there, who may- "have ADHD"/"have ADD".
I have not, "taken medication for ADHD", in over 23 yrs.
My Mom, had blown her entire weekly check- in paying for gas, traveling to EVERY "Pharmacy" in a 90 mile radius, to "find a pharmacy that HAD my medication on the shelf".
When she said:
"That was the last $20. I don't know how we're going to even pay for your prescription now that we've been running around all day & I'm broke now."
..*to which I replied:* "let's just go home then. I don't want to take it anymore. Your whole check is gone, now- for WHAT?!"
*My Mom:* "Well, I 'HAVE TO' get your medicine filled otherwise, you're not going to feel very good for a few days."
*Me:* "I know this- I just did that, "Drug withdrawl" Report, for school. Now, if you don't turn around, head back to the Highway- to GO HOME, I'm getting out of the car!" [75 miles from home]
(I would, "get out at stop lights" & she couldn't "chase me", on foot anyways.)
We went straight home.
..no, it wasn't:
- "FUN", or "easy" to "purposely withdrawal from meds", but-
..it was "AS IF", some "light bulb" had gone off- AFTER that point.
Or even, more so NOW- many are finding themselves, more #Distracted, which- leads to 'the ripples', [of CONSTANTLY losing track of time] from the effect(s) of: [#PsychologicallySpeaking]
- "TikTok"
- "Social Media" (all of them.)
Now that they've all gone into a- "Copy Instagram's 'Reels' mode")
- "#InstantGratificationMode".
- "TV", "streaming services" (such as Netflix, Hulu, etc etc)
..which, BTW- YOU CAN, "UN-do" on your OWN.
You just #HaveToChooseTo
I- pinky promise, once you "#ConsciouslyChoose" to do something- [given its "#InBettermentOfSelf"]
..by, "#IntentionallyChoosing" #ToChange- "#TheUniverse", will "hold space FOR- YOUR '#BioPhotonField', to #AdjustAdaptEvolve."
Sure, it WILL "take time to adjust", no doubt.
BUT-
..IF & WHEN, "It's something you REALLY, REALLY 'WANT to do'- #TheUniverseHasYourBack!"
[Literally, physically, mentally, emotionally, figuratively, metaphorically, miraculously & mystically..]
#YouveGotThis! I- #KnowForAFact, that: "You KNOW you do!"
"YOU, CAN DO- EVERY little/big thing, you #Intentionally & #Consciously put your mind to doing."
Can u grow Amaranth from store bought seeds? 🙂
I would think so
Good to see you doing the blowing with the bowl just like I did. Having more than twenty of steam it keeps me buissy. The dörrex dryer helps me to get it fast dry as I had also to harvest wett plants , because they broke from the wind , and wight of big flowers full seads and rain. Like this food as it is very good for people who do not eat much meat. And even the leaves I ate as spinage and dryed them for winter use.
Beautiful a few friends wanted to know how to get the seeds out
I have a wild amaranth green one and its pretty furry
But i know when its full they get heavy and if you rub them black seeds come out if i remember right
A lot of them have black seeds. We should try saving and cooking those sometime too...
@@edibleacres i let them grow for chickens food but i don't think they like the furry bits either lol
Maybe hanging or stacking them so the seeds will fall as they dry
Instead of leaving them on the dirt
Amaranth is a grain that naturally contains oxalic acid. While oxalic acid is not typically harmful when consumed in moderate amounts, if you're looking to reduce its levels in amaranth, you can try cooking it with a mild alkaline substance. One common alkaline substance used in cooking is baking soda (sodium bicarbonate).
Here's a method you can use to cook amaranth with baking soda to potentially reduce oxalic acid levels:
1. Rinse the amaranth: Thoroughly rinse the amaranth grains under running water to remove any impurities.
2. Measure the amaranth and water: Determine the amount of amaranth you want to cook and measure an appropriate amount of water. The ratio is typically 1:2, meaning one part amaranth to two parts water.
3. Add baking soda: For every cup of amaranth, you can add a pinch or a quarter teaspoon of baking soda to the cooking water. This amount is generally sufficient to help neutralize some of the oxalic acid.
4. Cook the amaranth: Place the rinsed amaranth and the water with baking soda in a pot. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the amaranth until it's tender and the water is absorbed, following the package instructions or cooking times specific to your recipe.
5. Rinse and drain: Once the amaranth is cooked, you can choose to rinse it with water to remove any residual baking soda or oxalates. This step is optional, and it may affect the texture and flavor of the cooked grain.
Please note that while cooking amaranth with baking soda may help reduce oxalic acid levels, it may also affect the taste and texture of the grain. It's always a good idea to experiment with small batches first and adjust the amount of baking soda to suit your taste preferences.
Additionally, if you have specific health concerns or dietary restrictions, it's advisable to consult with a healthcare professional or a registered dietitian for personalized advice.
This video was EXTREMELY helpful for me. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! HSTL ZONE 6 😊
This isn't my proudest fap...... Oh wait, wrong Amaranth my appolgies gentleman carry on.
I am only here because I thought uploader misspelled Amouranth, and thought this was her new hobby/YT channel. >.>;
I see now I was wrong.
And since I have a green thumb. I learned something new. The more you know. =D
Seeing such beautiful, massive bouquet of seeds, i just wanted to mention that the seeds themselves are also edible and are great superfoods.
After drying, you can mix them with molten jaggery to roll them into candied balls or just eat them straight by mixing with your cereals etc. 😊
I blend amaranth with and orange and drink it down. Within 15 minutes my brain feels like it just had 5 cups of coffee, but in a good way.
That yield is amazing. Amaranth is my sheeps favorite treat. We plant red amaranth all over the yard and sheep just love the leaves! Very helpful video. ❤
So glad!
6:18 - I am positively scandalized!
Maybe try harvesting earlier and not lose so many seeds? Stay safe. Thank you.
What an ex-seedingly wonderfully helpful video! My only question is where do I get seed to get started? We have a (free!) local seed exchange -but no one has giant golden amaranth…
i have found you looking up info on my first time growing amaranth and want to say how personable you are. you are really good at explaining and your mannerisms and tone are excellent. thank you,
Thanks kindly and glad you found us :)
Sir! .. What is the name of this variety of Amaranth?
@@palych8502 Golden Giant
❤ Thank you ❤ so much for the seeds so lovingly packaged with the lam's wool. What an awesome energy the wool has, the seeds have no choice but to have a " happy sprouting."....
Should I add wool to soil when planting too?
❤❤❤
Amaranth is NOT good to feed chickens unless properly treated and in the correct amounts. This is really bad advice. Please read and always do your own research.
Dried amaranth leaves can be fed to chickens as they are relatively high in protein and methionine.03 However, the leaves must be dried first to destroy any heat-labile antinutritional factors that might be present.0 Enzyme supplementation has been shown to increase the level of dried amaranth leaves that can be included in broiler diets.3 Treated amaranth can also be included in the diets of laying hens at proportions up to 40% without adversely affecting production performance.1 Chickens can eat amaranth grains, but it is good to cook the grains before serving them to the chickens. Amaranth leaves should not be served to the chickens as they contain oxalic acid, which is poisonous to them.2
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Raw grain amaranth contains heat labile, growth depressing anti-nutrients for chickens, although Japanese quail are not effected . Amaranth can be used as a feed ingredient for broilers if heat treatment is applied to the grain prior to feeding. The heat treatment is necessary to partially or completely destroy the anti-nutritive factors present. Research has shown that extruded grain amaranth can be fed to broiler chicks without adversely affecting body weight, feed utilization, or carcass yields. An upper limit of inclusion 40% is recommended. Amaranth grain also has a market in the health food industry where it is an alternative for those with allergies to wheat. If it is to be used in poultry feeds it will have to compete with this market. (UK Dept of Animal and Food Sciences)
Informative video, amaranth is delicious ✅ thanks for creating & sharing this, EdibleAcres 🕊
For winnowing, use a fan and put your seed in a colander. Shake it through the holes and into your other bowl... a few times and you should be chaff free. The larger chaff will stay in the colander.
Could you dry it out on low in oven or dehydrator?
I suppose so.
This was very educational thank you! My Hopi red dye amaranth is almost ready for harvest.
Also, nice shirt ☺️
Amaranth cooking video to follow?
It is a flame-
Do you know you can eat the leaves too. They have so much vitamins, better than spinach
It seems as if you're teaching us how to human. We're probably 10 generations removed from this natural process, and need to be re-taught.
They are beautiful. Looks like a flame