Amaranth Canada

04/15/2020

Amaranth Canada updated their website address.

Amaranth Canada updated their website address.

04/08/2019

Feeling like Spring!!!
Amaranth is also a beautiful plant. Here some tips on how to grow seeds at home.

AMARANTH (Ornamental) Growing Guide

Soil
Any sunny site with good drainage.

Position
Full sun.

Frost tolerant
Amaranth cannot tolerate cold temperatures.

Feeding
Mix a light application of a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil prior to planting. In early summer, drench plants with a high-nitrogen liquid fertilizer to support vigorous growth.

Companions
Sunflower, Zinnia, Cleome and Nicotiana. Amaranth can grow to 6 feet (1.8m) tall, so it will dominate a group planting. Smaller varieties can be grown in large tubs.

Spacing
Single Plants: 1' 5" (45cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 1' 5" (45cm) with 1' 11" (60cm) row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant
Plant amaranth in late spring or early summer, after the last frost has passed and the soil is warm. You can get an early start by growing seedlings indoors in late spring. Amaranth varieties that grow head high require 24 inches (60 cm) between plants.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes
The young leaves of most ornamental amaranth varieties can be picked and eaten as cooked greens. Tall varieties that produce large seed heads benefit from staking. Colors include dark red, orange and buff yellow.

Harvesting
Gather seed heads for fresh flower arrangements at any stage of maturity. Harvest seed heads for drying after most of the flowers have faded and the cluster feels firm. Hang up in a dry, well-ventilated place.

Troubleshooting
Night-flying beetles and other insects often chew holes in amaranth leaves, but the damage is mostly cosmetic.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar (see picture)

https://www.growveg.com/plants/us-and-canada/how-to-grow-amaranth-ornamental/

02/15/2019

Happy Valentine's day 💓

01/01/2019

May this new year be filled with health & happiness !!!

09/29/2018

How to pop Amaranth!!!

Want to pop some Amaranth? Check this amazing and easy way to do it !!!

You can find organic-raw Amaranth in your favorite Bulk store / Health store

Thanks Claudia for your example, you are a warrior!!!
http://healthytreasurescollection.blogspot.com/
https://youtu.be/4WV-V-ozPaM

09/19/2018

Amaranth Canada updated their business hours.

Amaranth Canada updated their business hours.

09/19/2018

Amaranth Canada updated their address.

Amaranth Canada updated their address.

09/03/2018

Starting the week with an energizing Amaranth shake!!!

08/22/2018

Organic Puffed Amaranth now available in Toronto !!!
Add it to your salads, smoothies, yogurt & fruit to enrich your diet in calcium, iron and protein.

Recipes to follow, stay tuned and share!

08/11/2018

Ask an Expert - Amaranth

What is Amaranth? & How to prepare it?
Check these easy ways to prepare Amaranth!!!

You can find organic-raw Amaranth in your favorite Bulk store / Health store
Amaranth Canada

Thanks Cookinglight.com for this practical explanation!!!.

08/10/2018

Amaranth

Amaranth looks pretty in your garden and it is a super food of the future. It produces a gluten-free, high-protein grain that’s easily digestible and it is called the next best thing since quinoa.

Thanks to volunteergardener.org and Dr. Blair from TSU for this in-depth explanation.

08/10/2018

Vegan Amaranth Porridge

Vegan Amaranth Porridge

Thanks to the Vegan Hippie for this healthy and simple recipie !!!

You can find organic-raw Amaranth in your favourite Bulk store / Health store.

08/10/2018

Amaranth breakfast

Wondering how to prepare a healthy breakfast or dessert? Check this amazing and easy way to use Amaranth!!!

You can find organic-raw Amaranth in your favorite Bulk store / Health store

Thanks Katie for this amazing video.

https://youtu.be/_dWTfOAzHUs

08/07/2018

If you are looking for new ways to include Amaranth in your diet, here another option you can find in your favorite wholesale store.

07/21/2018

How to make the ancient grain amaranth: Recipe for breakfast amaranth with walnuts and honey

Wondering how to prepare a healthy breakfast or dessert? Check this amazing and easy way to use Amaranth!!!

You can find organic-raw Amaranth in your favorite Bulk store / Health store ♥️

Thanks Katie for this amazing video.

https://youtu.be/_dWTfOAzHUs

Amaranth is the new quinoa. You heard it here first! Both amaranth and quinoa are examples of the much-hyped "ancient grains" that are a wonderful nutritiona...

07/06/2018

Popped Amaranth Parfait

Popped amaranth parfait: Yogurt and Amaranth as you never seen before in a 2 minute very nutritious breakfast!

https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/popped-amaranth-parfait

Popped amaranth adds a light, crunchy texture to this simple yogurt and fruit parfait recipe.

07/05/2018

Our amaranth is harvested in Mexico, naturally grown, here our plant:

La planta del amaranto crece aproximadamente 1.8mts alto. Produce una flor hermosa y con mucho brillo, que contiene hasta 60,000 pequeñas semillas muy nutritivas!!!!

06/30/2018

Green Kitchen Stories » Mexican Cacao, Rice & Amaranth Drink

Refresh yourself with this nutritious cocoa-amaranth 2 minute drink!

http://www.greenkitchenstories.com/mexican-cacao-rice-amaranth-drink/

Before we start this post we would like to throw a million kisses at all of you that voted in the Saveur Food Blog Awards. Miraculously we won the Best Special Diet category! We know that we have you guys to thank for that. So, THANK YOU for voting on us, for reading our stories and trying our recip...

06/21/2018

Vegan Energy Balls with Dates, Cashews, and Amaranth - Vegan Heaven

Looking for super delicious, healthy, and packed with nutrients snack? Try this:

https://veganheaven.org/recipe/vegan-energy-balls-with-dates-cashews-and-amaranth/

Vegan Energy Balls with Dates, Cashews, and Amaranth - A perfect and healthy snack for munching in between meals! They are ready in less than 10 minutes!

06/13/2018

Thinking chocolate...try this!

06/13/2018

Rajgire ki chach/ Amaranth ki chach/ राजगीरे की छाछ

During fasting, try this healthy easy prep beverage:

http://www.marigoldhemlata.com/2018/03/rajgire-ki-chach-amaranth-ki-chach.html

During fasting we all know that our body needs more minerals, that's why we take more of fruit juice, chach, sweet lassi or milk. ...

04/30/2018

Health Benefits Of Amaranth - Nutritional Information

https://youtu.be/_PbOj_JSb1A

To learn more about the health benefits of food, visit: http://www.benefitsoffood.blogspot.com Here is the nutritional information of amaranth. DISCLAIMER: T...

04/27/2018

Natural popped amarath coming to Ontario...soon, very soon!

02/14/2018

Third Level

https://www.usaemergencysupply.com/information-center/all-about/all-about-whole-grains/all-about-amaranth

02/12/2018

Why You Should Replace Your Oatmeal With This Gluten-Free Grain

https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Grain-Amaranth-Benefits-213288

Step aside, oats: there's a new cereal making a comeback in the breakfast aisle known as amaranth! A popular ingredient among Mexican and Peruvian cultures

01/19/2018

Finally available, contact us for a free sample!!

11/27/2017

Now available in Canada...in Ontario for now !!!

11/27/2017

Amaranth was a key part of the diet of the ancient Aztecs, and was used not only as food but also as part of their religious ceremonies. When the conquistadors arrived in the 16th century, the amaranth crops were burned and their use was banned. Fortunately, the plant was never completely eliminated and we can still enjoy its benefit.

11/06/2017

AMARANTH THE WONDER GRAIN

Amaranth is considered a wonder grain by most as it is full of healthy nutrients which keep your body fit and disease-free. Regular consumption of this nutritious grain can give you a number of benefits.

Health Benefits of Amaranth:

Gluten-free: Like quinoa it is gluten-free and can avoid it if you have trouble with gluten like other grains which are rye wheat barley. Use amaranth flour to thicken soups. It can be used with other gluten-free flours and gums for the purpose of baking.
Cholesterol: It significantly reduces the cholesterol levels including triglycerides and LDL.
Inflammation and cancer: The peptides present in the grain helps in the prevention of inflammation and also chronic diseases like cancer. The antioxidants in the grain can protect cells from getting degenerated.
Hypertension: The phytonutrients in the grain help to control diseases like hypertension, diabetes etc.
Protein: It’s a high source of protein but the protein can be easily digested, in comparison to other grains and milk protein.
Essential amino acids: The essential amino acids like lycine, makes it a potent grain as it helps to assimilate calcium, also builds muscles and is a source of energy.
Minerals: It is a treasure trove of all kinds of essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, etc. These minerals are essential in building strong bones, muscles, and also gives a fillip to the energy in the body.
Vitamins: These vitamins like A,C, E,K, B5, B6 folate niacin riboflavin are all part of this super-nutritious grain and they provide the body with the right dosage of antioxidants, help in the controlling the hormones and has a host of other benefits as well.
Premature Graying: The minerals present in the amaranth grain stops your hair from going gray.
Taste: It can be used as popcorn as it pops and can be turned into dessert recipe by using natural sweeteners like honey.

11/06/2017

Amaranth is a broad-leafed, bushy plant that grows about six feet (1.8 meters) tall. It produces a brightly colored flower that can contain up to 60,000 very nutritious seeds. Not a true grain, amaranth is often called a pseudocereal, like its relative quinoa. Both plants belong to a large family that also includes beets, chard, spinach, and lots of weeds.