Mowa (Sh), Imbuya (N) Amaranths are annual herbs. They comprise about 70 species, including 3 grain amaranths. In Zimbabwe, we know the amaranth plant for its edible leaves, but in many parts of the world it is better known for its edible grain seeds. Grain amaranth is easy to grow, easy to harvest and easy …
The Chinyama Family’s Amaranth Project The Chinyamas have always enjoyed growing millet and sorghum but last year they were introduced to something new. “We have always eaten mowa leaves (Amaranthus hybridus) as a vegetable but now we are growing amaranth grain” says Mr Chinyama. In the field Mr Chinyama noted that the amaranth grain crop …
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