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04 Oct 13, Sharon (Australia - temperate climate)

Where to get Amaranth seeds? I live in east suburb of Melbourne.

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28 Mar 12, wotan (Australia - temperate climate)

I saved aAmaranth seed by shaking, sifting, and and blowing the chaff of th seeds. Now I have insect bites under my shirt and sleeve areas that develop after 24 hours and itch for a 1 week and produce mite like blisters. This happened both times I have done this. Any ideas what insect it might be?? Thanks!

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19 Aug 12, Nikki (Australia - temperate climate)

Probably not insects. I get a rash when harvesting dried plant material, eg jerusalem artichokes. Make sure you cover up and maybe put a cream on before you start and shower afterwards.

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20 Mar 12, Cheryl (Australia - temperate climate)

When do I harvest amaranth and how

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02 May 22, Jane (Australia - tropical climate)

I find placing a bag over the heads once formed and gripping it closed is effective. Shake rattle n roll then check. Repeat until you're satisfied with you collection. Pop inside, gently ease into container or a jug. Then tip into a fine mesh colander, and hand-sort any rubbish (stick that into your mulch bin or whatever).Shake it around until yr satisfied. I keep my amaranth seeds in zip-top bags. Easy to sprinkle or sow. I thought the bag might sweat. It didn't. I put it in the pantry away from light.

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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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