On Sun, 04 May 2008 21:41:26 -0500, Charlie wrote:

On Sun, 4 May 2008 22:06:59 -0500, phorbin wrote:

In article , says...
Has anyone tried growing Amaranth grain in your back yard? I'd be interested
to hear your thoughts.

rob


Not yet, but we will be in late May.

I take heart from this...

http://www.saltspringseeds.com/scoop/powerfood.htm

We have a good soil, but our growing season in zone 5 in SW Ontario
might be marginal for maturation.

If it works and we like it, I might try to pick up a garden allotment or
two to let us expand our options next year and maybe try quinoa.

Thanks for the site. We are trying both this year.

Perhaps the old ways, old crops are best, eh?

We've had commercial quinoa and amaranth and we like both.

Charlie


I am afraid that it is too late for me (northwest NC) to try quinoa
this spring. I am thinking about planting in September. How long to
maturity?
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