| Vegetable Amaranth |
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Amaranthus tricolor
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Duration: Annual |
| When to Sow: Spring |
Ease of Germination: Easy |
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(Chinese spinach; Hinn choy)
Young leaves are eaten either cooked or raw like spinach, but contain more calcium and iron. Very tender with distinctive bittersweet flavour. Stems can be cooked like asparagus.
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