Years ago, I read that, aside from the proper type of corn, the only other seed that could be popped like popcorn was Amaranth. Has anyone done this and, is there a source to purchase Amaranth seed for popping?
just curious
Carl
Years ago, I read that, aside from the proper type of corn, the only other seed that could be popped like popcorn was Amaranth. Has anyone done this and, is there a source to purchase Amaranth seed for popping?
just curious
Carl
I was curious too so I did a bit of Googling.
Val
Carl,
Try your request over on some of the food groups. Also try any of the health/organic food stores around you. I've had a cooked amaranth dish - sort of a pilaf; I liked it a lot.
Cheryl
thanx for the link. I had tried searching a long time ago and came up empty.
Carl
I'm not sure all amaranth seeds are appropriate for popping. You might find the info you're looking for at nativeseeds.org. They carry seeds for a variety of amaranth:
Amaranth is also a really neat ornamental. Cheryl
Bill
The fireweed in SC Alaska has bloomed out and is sending seeds out on feathery plumes.
Do you still want some seed? Holler soon, as it's been windy.
Email a snail address and I'll mail some seed this week.
Jan 59N., 151W.
Hey, thanks for the offer Jan, but I'm living in the desert now and fireweed wouldn't stand a chance here. :-(
I have some in my camera case I collected 3 years ago and just found, wrapped in cellophane. Think I have a shot at gettting them to grow after all this time? Got them in Hatchers Pass.
Betsy
Put the seed in the freezer for awhile, then try it. I'll bet it's viable : )
I'll collect a little bit of seed, in case yours doesn't grow.
Jan
Gee, you're bouncing around the west?
Which desert? I love the Sonoran desert around Tucson and love all of northern Nevada -- the Great Basin?
It's fall up here. Berry picking time...
Jan
Thanks Jan, I will pop it in now and break it out in the Spring and start them inside. I will let you know.
Betsy
I'm on the edge of the Mohave/Sonora deserts, but on the Mohave side - in the hills above the third hottest place in the country. *groan* Predominant vegetation is creosote and teddy bear cholla. It's been real difficult trying to grow anything because of the summer heat, and what does grow is quickly wiped out by voracious rabbits, burros and tortoises so even cactus needs to be surrounded by wire fencing. We're in a real ghost town, NW AZ, population 7. It's a different lifestyle, for sure. Karen
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