Amaranth, Alegria

Quick facts *Diverse Population ALERT* Grow this population as is or use for your at home plant breeding project. It’s crop adaptation made simple- select those plants that grow best for you, save seeds, plant them next year and repeat. *Saving Kitchen Garden Traditions ALERT* This is a culturally significant variety traditionally grown for a specific culinary purpose. *Low Impact Food ALERT* This crop gets by on less. It needs less water and nutrient inputs than other foods. *Heat/Drought ALERT* Adapted to thrive in tough conditions, heat, and drought *Marginal Soils ALERT* Bloom where you’re planted! This crop is resilient and adapted to thrive on marginal soils with low fertility. Make into candy, granola, porridge, or crackers Easy to grow Amaranthus sp. A diverse population with plants that are 4-5 feet tall and produce massive seed heads.  Red, pink, and white seed heads produce tan seeds.  These seeds are named for the Mexican confection made with amaranth- Alegrias.