John Westfield

I'm a lifelong cooking enthusiast with a special love for strange and underused ingredients. I hope this blog helps open your mind to more of the wonderful edible treasures around us.

Is amaranth safe for dogs?

The short answer is YES. Amaranth is good and safe for dogs. This is why it is increasingly being included in gluten-free recipes by most dog food manufacturers. This begs the question “Is amaranth a good plant to grow?” Cultivated varieties of amaranth are some of the most useful and versatile plants in the garden, …

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Does amaranth taste good?

The taste of Amaranth is quite nutty and sweet and delightfully crunchy. The best part about this underdog grain is it is gluten-free. Amaranth also goes by other names such as Chinese Spinach or Pigweed. At present day, the largest producer of Amaranth is China. Amaranth greens are very similar to spinach in taste, but …

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Are amaranth deer resistant?

Deer love rhododendrons, especially in winter. Is globe amaranth deer resistant? Be careful to not overwater plants once established, they thrive in hot and dry conditions. Is gomphrena deer resistant? Yes, it does tend to be deer resistant. . What animal eats horse chestnuts? Yes, it does tend to be deer resistant. Find out everything …

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How tall do amaranth grow?

Thin seedlings 10-12 inches apart after they’ve sprouted. Plant seeds or transplants in the garden 6 to 18-inches apart with 18 inches between rows. Amaranth is a tall plant and can get up to 8-feet tall depending on the variety and conditions. Red amaranth plants grown in containers tend to be smaller than those in …

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