Amaranth is a hardy annual that has been grown for thousands of years for food. It was known to the Aztec’s as “huahuhtli” and was eaten before the arrival of the Spanish. Varieties of Amaranth cultivated for grains can be toasted like popcorn and mixed with honey. The plants are also grown as ornamentals for their beauty and can grow to 8 feet tall with … Continue reading Growing Amaranth