Amaranth. Sound familiar? No, not the lipstick color. Not the bedding plant, either. Or the weed, popularly known as pigweed, that is the enemy of many gardeners as well as commercial farmers. No, ...

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WASHINGTON — You’ve probably heard that some strange-sounding foods such as amaranth and quinoa are growing in popularity. But what nutritional benefits do these ancient grains offer? And how do they ...

Hard-core gardeners have already started planning for their spring gardens in the Houston area. After all, it's almost the end of January, and the time is now to start seeds for tomatoes and other ...

The nutritious indigenous plant is part of a movement to revive native crops and cuisines — and a means of restoring the health and economy of... On a sunny Friday morning in San Pablo Huitzo, a town ...

It may be the oldest cultivated grain in the Western Hemisphere. It predates maize by centuries. When the first corn was still weedy grass called teosinte in southern Mexico, the people of the region ...

Have you grown amaranth on purpose? Many folks grow some Amaranths for ornament, since most are attractive plants. One of the most popular varieties is “Love Lies Bleeding,” or Amaranthus cruentus.

Amid the aisles of spaghetti and canned peas, cereals and breads made with mysterious-sounding grains like amaranth and quinoa are sprouting up at major supermarkets. Wheat is still king of this ...