amaranth

[bookwormom]

if you have never seen one of the plants, well, it is something. Mine are now starting to fall over, they must be about 8 feet tall. I am wondering, how do you know when the grain is ready to harvest? I don't want it to fall off.

[Anon001]

Bookwormom,

I don't know much about amaranth, but I did find the information at the following link"

Farm Radio International - Grain Amaranth (http://www.farmradio.org/english/radio-scripts/48-6script_en.asp)

I hope that answers your question.

[AlchemyAcres]

Harvest after the seeds 'plump-up'....just before the heads become dry and brittle.

What cultivar did you grow?

~Martin

[bookwormom]

thanks guys. good link Paul. I am sorry, I plumb forgot what name it goes by. will have to look in the catalog. I ordered it from seedsavers. golden something or other. My daughter uses amaranth and she will be thrilled to get some homegrown.

[MooseToo]

is amaranth one of those things you need be concerned about being invasive ?