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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

SEEDS OF THE MONTH


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!!

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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 24, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    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

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  2. Jenny RottingerOctober 24, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    I 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.

    Amaranth is a grain that is very versitilie and can be used in soups, as a side dish and has very high protein level.

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  3. jaz@octoberfarmOctober 24, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    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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