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XX02-007 what is an XX accession
? XX accessions are not part of the official NS/S seed bank collection and typically represent material that has not yet been formally accessioned, or has been grown and provided to NS/S from seed bank material but cannot be traced to a specific NS/S accession and is used solely for distribution purposes.
Collection | Availability | Map | Climate | Photographs | Observations | Cultivation & Seed Saving | Feedback
Basic Collection Information and Status
Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus, Amaranthaceae)
Cultural Affiliation n/aCollection Site n/a
Collection Year n/a
Accession Status Distribution Only
Catalog Information and Instructions
HuatlC008
Alegria. Produces blond seed used for a traditional central Mexican confection made with popped seed and honey. Occasional black seeds. Greens edible. Grows to 9 ft. From a Nahua market in Tulyehualco.
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Collection Site
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Photographs
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Characterization and Evaluation
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| Amaranth Introduction | Cultivation Instructions | Seed Saving Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Grown by Indigenous people of the Americas for millennia, the small grain is rich in lysine and the young leaves are high in calcium and iron. | Plant in spring after soil warms or with summer rains. Broadcast and rake in, or plant 1/4" deep in basins or rows. Thin the edible seedlings to 10-15" apart. Grows taller if soil is enriched with compost. Likes full sun. | Amaranth species are wind / insect pollinated and will readily cross. To prevent this, put paper or cloth bags over flower heads. When ripe, cut off dried heads and lightly beat in a bag to remove seed. Screen or winnow off chaff. |
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