
02/25/2025
I love amaranth. And I really wanted to grow it. Last year I scattered about 5 seed packets in one of my garden beds and only 3 plants came up.
Disappointed with how expensive the seeds were and only 3 plants came up- I decided to save seeds and see what happens.
So I saved about a half cup of them. Shared some with a friend and kept some for myself.
I conducted an experiment. I planted a full tray of the seeds I saved and one of the store seeds.
To no surprise at all- my seeds came up and the store purchased ones are no where to be seen.
Seed saving can be a tedious task but incredibly worth it.
Give it a try this growing season.