Amaranth—Amaranthus spp.

This document provides an overview of various species of the genus Amaranthus, commonly known as amaranths. It details their cultivation, particularly in Florida, highlighting their rapid growth and resilience in warm climates. The article describes different varieties, including those with green,...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: James M. Stephens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2003-05-01
Series:EDIS
Subjects:
Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139435
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
_version_ 1850232218143686656
author James M. Stephens
author_facet James M. Stephens
author_sort James M. Stephens
collection DOAJ
description This document provides an overview of various species of the genus Amaranthus, commonly known as amaranths. It details their cultivation, particularly in Florida, highlighting their rapid growth and resilience in warm climates. The article describes different varieties, including those with green, red, and variegated leaves, and their uses as leafy greens and grain. It also notes the nutritional benefits of amaranth, particularly its high lysine content, and its culinary applications, such as in breads and cereals. The document emphasizes the importance of proper cultivation to avoid pest issues and maximize yield. Original publication date April 1994.
format Article
id doaj-art-210442154c974f1484ffdc76d5f3f89b
institution OA Journals
issn 2576-0009
language English
publishDate 2003-05-01
publisher The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
record_format Article
series EDIS
spelling doaj-art-210442154c974f1484ffdc76d5f3f89b2025-08-20T02:03:16ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092003-05-012003510.32473/edis-mv006-1994Amaranth—Amaranthus spp.James M. Stephens0University of Florida This document provides an overview of various species of the genus Amaranthus, commonly known as amaranths. It details their cultivation, particularly in Florida, highlighting their rapid growth and resilience in warm climates. The article describes different varieties, including those with green, red, and variegated leaves, and their uses as leafy greens and grain. It also notes the nutritional benefits of amaranth, particularly its high lysine content, and its culinary applications, such as in breads and cereals. The document emphasizes the importance of proper cultivation to avoid pest issues and maximize yield. Original publication date April 1994. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139435AmaranthAmaranthus
spellingShingle James M. Stephens
Amaranth—Amaranthus spp.
EDIS
Amaranth
Amaranthus
title Amaranth—Amaranthus spp.
title_full Amaranth—Amaranthus spp.
title_fullStr Amaranth—Amaranthus spp.
title_full_unstemmed Amaranth—Amaranthus spp.
title_short Amaranth—Amaranthus spp.
title_sort amaranth amaranthus spp
topic Amaranth
Amaranthus
url https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139435
work_keys_str_mv AT jamesmstephens amaranthamaranthusspp