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02 Feb 12, Santie Adendorff (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)

What is the difference between marogo and spinach? What is the scientific name for marogo?

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03 Feb 12, (Australia - arid climate)

It is Amaranthus

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13 Apr 11, Diana~Adelaide (Australia - temperate climate)

You will see that the seeds on the flower turn black which means that it is ready to harvest. Or you can shake the flower while holding a container and the mature seeds will drop.

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14 Mar 11, Amanda (Australia - temperate climate)

When should I harvest amaranth seeds? And what do I do with them if I want to use them? Anyone?

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27 May 11, (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi Amanda, we use it like we cook our green with a litte oil onions mustard and tomatoes. You can also add some vegetable masala (you get them in the indian or asian grocery) and then add salt to taste. Its a healthy veg.

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02 May 22, Jane (Australia - tropical climate)

You can also use the seeds in salads, soups etc. Careful, they can pop a bit.

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03 Mar 11, JP (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Amaranth is known in South Africa as 'Marogo' and considered somewhat of a delicacy by the indigenous people, to the extent that it has become scarce in most areas. It readily sows itself, especially when eaten by cattle it grows very strongly from the manure. I recommend growing it in compost, and harvesting while young and tender.

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07 May 13, PF (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Marogo is a generic term given to all leafy plants that can be cooked like spinach.

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16 Feb 11, Adrian (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

you don't NEED seed raising mix (if fact you don't NEED it for almost anything). Buying stuff like that is completely unnecessary. Just plant in reasonably fine, moist soil, even just scatter it over the top after raking and water. THe seeds are fine but should germinate really well.. we are currently weeding all of the excess amaranth.

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30 Jan 11, Bronwyn ( Australia0 (Australia - temperate climate)

I have these coming up each year about December and they flower right thru to first or second frost..they grow up to 3 metres high in my area and are absolutely stunning and they self seed each year in December...but beware they self seed every year ....grow in pots or any sort of soil and just keep on coming.

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