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10 Feb 14, Diane Nighitngale (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

hi, I'm wondering if it is possible to sow amaranthus seeds now (Feb) I live in Durban and have a very warm winter. Many thanks

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02 Dec 13, caryl (Australia - temperate climate)

where can i buy amaranth seeds or seedlings,i live on morning ton peninsular,vic ,australia

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07 Feb 15, Andrew Page-Robertson (Australia - temperate climate)

I bought seeds from Masters in Mornington, the range is called "A taste of the Americas' and its sold as AMARANTHUS Calaloo red leaf, brand Johnsons

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24 Jan 14, Darren (Australia - temperate climate)

Digger's Club also has seeds. I have the Red Amaranth from them growing well and ready to start harvesting at the moment.

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14 Dec 13, Rachael (Australia - arid climate)

You can buy them of ebay or seeds2freedom have a great selection too.

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04 Oct 13, Sharon (Australia - temperate climate)

Where to get Amaranth seeds? I live in east suburb of Melbourne.

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28 Mar 12, wotan (Australia - temperate climate)

I saved aAmaranth seed by shaking, sifting, and and blowing the chaff of th seeds. Now I have insect bites under my shirt and sleeve areas that develop after 24 hours and itch for a 1 week and produce mite like blisters. This happened both times I have done this. Any ideas what insect it might be?? Thanks!

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19 Aug 12, Nikki (Australia - temperate climate)

Probably not insects. I get a rash when harvesting dried plant material, eg jerusalem artichokes. Make sure you cover up and maybe put a cream on before you start and shower afterwards.

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20 Mar 12, Cheryl (Australia - temperate climate)

When do I harvest amaranth and how

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02 May 22, Jane (Australia - tropical climate)

I find placing a bag over the heads once formed and gripping it closed is effective. Shake rattle n roll then check. Repeat until you're satisfied with you collection. Pop inside, gently ease into container or a jug. Then tip into a fine mesh colander, and hand-sort any rubbish (stick that into your mulch bin or whatever).Shake it around until yr satisfied. I keep my amaranth seeds in zip-top bags. Easy to sprinkle or sow. I thought the bag might sweat. It didn't. I put it in the pantry away from light.

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