[A. Fallowfield]

I've grown some red amaranth this season after reading about it in a novel.
They can be eaten at any stage from shoots to large plants. Mine have grown furiously and love this hot weather.
So I took some home to try. They taste a lot like spinach, but I think tastier. Apparently they are full of minerals much like spinach, so I've discovered a new and tasty veg!

[Beetroot queen]

Could this be what someone is growing in the tunnel. They said the plant they are growing can be used in salad.

Do you have a picture

[BobE]

Theres a few recipies online, google search, they seem to suggest curries and stir fries.
This is from the web

[Beetroot queen]

Dont think its the same as what is in the tunnel. This thing grows six foot tall with tassels on the top like a ruby red sweetcorn 

[BobE]

Dont think its the same as what is in the tunnel. This thing grows six foot tall with tassels on the top like a ruby red sweetcorn 

Hold on

[BobE]

This one??

[Beetroot queen]

Ahh yes thats it although the leaves are greener on that one.

Sorry to hijack. What is it.

Its a pain in the backside as it seeds everywhere. Can it be eaten.

[BobE]

Purple Amaranth, Red Amaranth, Prince's Feather, Mexican Grain Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus)

http://www.chefandherkitchen.com/2013/05/lal-bhaji-lal-math-saag-red-amaranth.html


http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/15/health/summer-stir-fries.html?_r=0

http://www.livescience.com/38130-health-foods-dulse-chia-amaranth.html





edit to normal size to avoid 'shouting'

[A. Fallowfield]

Mine looks like this. There are lots of varieties.