Chinese amaranth, Red amaranth

Where does Chinese amaranth grow?

Found in: Africa, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Benin, Cambodia, Canada, Central Africa, Central America, China, Congo DR, Cuba, Dominican Republic, East Africa, East Timor, Egypt, Fiji, Guiana, Guianas, Haiti, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Laos, Madagascar, Malaysia, Marquesas, Mauritius, Mexico, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Nigeria, North Africa, Northeastern India, North America, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Rotuma, SE Asia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South America, Southern Africa, South America, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Taiwan, Tanzania, Tasmania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkey, Tuvalu, Uganda, United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam, West Africa, West Indies, West Timor, Yemen

Notes: There are about 60 Amaranthus species. Chemical composition (Chinese sample): Protein = 3.5%. Fat = 0.24%. Carbohydrate = 6.6%. Reported rich in Vitamin A, with moderate amounts of Vitamins B1 and C. Chemical composition (after Hooper) (Green variety, April [Indian sample]): Water = 90.6% (fresh). Fat = 4.30% (dry). Albumenoids = 27.61% (dry). Fibre = 7.85% (dry). Ash = 23.98% (dry). Carbohydrates = 36.26% (dry). Nitrogen = 4.42% (dry). Phosphoric acid = 1.47% (dry). Silicates = 2.58% (dry). (Green variety, November): Water = 82.60% (fresh). Fat = 4.50% (dry). Albumenoids = 25.72% (dry). Carbohydrates = 36.84% (dry). Fibre = 11.89% (dry). Ash = 21.05% (dry). Nitrogen = 4.12% (dry). Phosphoric acid = 1.35% (dry). Silicates = 2.20%. (Red variety, April): Water (fresh) = 91.0%. Fat = 5.34% (dry). Albumenoids = 25.46% (dry). Carbohydrates = 34.71% (dry). Fibre = 6.96% (dry). Ash = 27. (dry). Nitrogen = 4.07% (dry). Phosphoric acid = 1.56% (dry). Silicates =1.97% (dry). (Red variety, November): Water = 84.5% (fresh). Fat = 3.77% (dry). Albumenoids = 24.75% (dry). Carbohydrates = 37.90% (dry). Fibre = 11.55% (dry). Ash = 22.03% (dry). Nitrogen = 3.96% (dry). Phosphoric acid = 1.53% (dry). Silicates = 1.57% (dry).It has 2.3 mg per 100 g dry weight and 1.2 mg fresh weight of alpha-tocopherol (Vitamin E).

Status: It is a commercially cultivated vegetable. Some species of amaranths occur in most parts of Papua New Guinea and they are one of the commonest cultivated greens. It is sold in local markets.

Growing Chinese amaranth, Red amaranth

Cultivation: The very small seeds of these plants are scattered over the ashes or fine soil in fertile ground. The seed are normally spread by rubbing the dry seed heads between the hands. Some types are self sown. These plants grow in most tropical countries. The soil must be fertile. If they are put in an old garden they will only grow very poorly. So they are either put in a new garden site when it is cleared from bush, or in build up the old ground by adding compost. The small gardens close to a house can often be built up to a good fertility by using the scraps and ashes and things that are left over near houses. Amaranths need high amounts of two nutrients, nitrogen and potash. The ashes from fires are high in potash so farmers scatter seeds of amaranth over areas where they have burnt. Amaranths are tropical plants grown in most tropical countries. Normally the hotter it is the better they grow. They also like plenty of sunlight and do not suit shaded places. The more sunlight the better they grow. They need to have water most of the time they are growing. In areas with a high rainfall this is mostly not a big problem.

Edible Uses: The young leaves and stems are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.

Production: Plants can be harvested when small due to thinning out closely spaced plants. These can be either transplanted or eaten cooked. Plants can be harvested whole or have top leaves harvested several times. Harvesting begins after 4-7 weeks and can continue over 2 months.

Nutrition Info

Chinese amaranth, Red amaranth Photos

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