Got the October batch of seeds from the SEEDS OF THE MONTH club. As I always do since I've been getting these, here they are for this month:
Amaranth, "Red Garnett"
Parsley, "Forest Green"
Rutabaga, "American Purple Top"
Cress, "Wrinkled Crinkled"
And also as always, I ask you for gardening tips, harvesting advice and just general information on growing them from those that may have first hand experience with any of these. Any cooking and/or eating tips on the veggies if anyone has any? I'm not sure I know what Amaranth is or how it's used and I'm almost certain I've never eaten a Rutabaga.
Thanks as always!!
I'd throw away the rutabega because I've never liked it, but the amaranth is not only a beautiful plant but it has seeds that can be used in LOTS of ways in cooking and are really healthy. dianne
ReplyDeleteI love both rutabaga and amaranth in cooking. Rutabaga is best when it's young and not large and woody - cooking like you would potatoes or mix it with potatoes and other roots like parsley or celeriac.
ReplyDeleteAmaranth is a grain that is very versitilie and can be used in soups, as a side dish and has very high protein level.
amaranth is a grain and i love it. rutabega can be used a lot like potatoes. i like it roasted or boiled and mashed with salt pepper and cream. Mmmmm!
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