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C002

Latin Name

Amaranthus spp.

Description

Grown by the Aztecs and by Southwest Indians for millennia, the small grain is rich in lysine and the young leaves are high in calcium and iron. Approx. 100 seeds/packet.

Culture

Plant in spring or with summer rains by broadcasting and raking in seeds, or plant 1/4 inch deep in basins or rows. Thin the edible seedlings to 10-15 inches apart.

Seed Saving

As wind or insect-pollinated annuals, amaranth species will readily cross. To prevent this, put paper or cloth bags over flower heads. When ripe, cut off dried heads and lightly beat in a bag to remove seed. Screen or winnow off chaff.

Hopi Red Dye (C002) $3.00
"Komo." The attractive plant can grow 6 ft. tall with a 1-2 ft. long inflorescence. Hopis make a scarlet natural food dye from the flower bract to color "piki" bread. This variety readily crosses with wild A. powelli. Black seeds are edible and young plants can be eaten as greens. Quantity:

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