Growing the Mighty Orange Giant Amaranth - Over 10 feet Tall!! AMAZING HEIRLOOM!!

[@gavinmacmounsey]

I've come full circle (from being inspired to try growing amaranth by this video.. to taking your amazing Advanced permaculture course and now I am about to publish a regenerative cook book in which I will be sharing recipes that I have created with my abundant amaranth harvests!). Next year perhaps hundreds of people (or more) will be doing the same thing (receiving amaranth seeds with my book, growing amaranth, harvesting, enjoying nutritious bounty and then sharing with others) I am feeling very aligned with syntropy on this fine day :) Thanks for creating this video, being your genuine, exuberant, and joyous self.. and inspiring me to start down this path of learning Matt :)

[@ThePermacultureStudent]

I'm so excited for your Kickstarter!!

[@VeganV5912]

@@ThePermacultureStudent . Great amaranth !!! Are you vegan ?? ✅❤️💪😬🦷. Long long guts. Flat teeth. We are herbivores !!

[@naturallyfatima5205]

Have you tried eating the seeds? If yes, how?

[@gm6719]

in Greece is very common to plant Amaranth during the spring and harvest till late fall - we call the plant Vlito and we eat it in large quantities boiled as a side salad with olive oil lemon and salt - recently I discovered the benefits of the amaranth seeds and the flour - I will definitely ask my dad back in Greece start growing amaranth for seeds

[@gomezaddams6470]

Georgios Manousakis this is the seed that injera the Ethiopian sour bread that you pick up your food with is made from. Unfortunately it's very expensive where injera is made so they've started adding wheat to it which I do not eat so when you go to eat vegan Ethiopian food a lot of times it's got Bisquick added. I get really sick for a really long time my belly bloats like I'm going to have a baby! It's extremely painful I just can't eat wheat but I'm seeing how this grows and I'm so happy there must be a basket or something designed from the country that this is from or the countries. I know there's baskets to clean rice, so there must be baskets for this!? I'm going to be home studying and vegan so I need to be able to get pretty large amounts faster as much as I love playing with seeds the way you just did I will have to do it in a more productive way to survive Winters I guess. Thank you so much for this video it just showed up what I needed it. I'm trying to figure out things I can grow to survive on and this is one of them. I'm trying to figure out how to bring an older foster kids that want to live a life like this and let them pick it not me just take them I want them to choose a life of gardening and cooking and living this kind of life. I'm sure there's kids out there that are a little older that would love to do this and I would adopt them I'm older so I'm past baby age and that's okay we don't need to make more of this lots that need homes okay I'm just talking now peace

[@gm6719]

injera and berbere great combination

[@katkinslow]

Are the seeds available? Thank You!

[@gm6719]

@@katkinslow yes the seeds are widely available and are tiny black or reddish ones very easy to cultivate need water though

[@katkinslow]

@@gm6719 thank You so much for the info I thought only the seeds were eaten. Will be so happy to try it this Greek way!

[@jessicajohnson6002]

you're like the Bob Ross of gardening! :D

[@ThePermacultureStudent]

[@ThePermacultureStudent]

Did you see the Bob Ross bean picture?!?!!

[@patrickhlavinka6364]

Lol i just thought the same thing

[@crypto_riddler8012]

Hahahaha!!! Before I saw this comment I was like….when is he going paint a happy tree in the corner over there.

[@GarysBBQSupplies]

I totally agree with you. I thought the same thing.. LOL

[@carolinehonse35]

Oh my goodness but did you ever take me back to the 1960's so much so that I have to say, "FAR OUT!" I'm a 71 year old farmer in my soul who is mostly gardening indoors under lights these days. I was just planting red garnet amaranth in rock wool for my hydroponic garden when there on the screen was this Jesus-looking guy praising the joys of gigantic orange amaranth and smiling with such infectous joy and gratitude for all that is created. What a lovely soul you have.

[@shanecorning5222]

Nice !!!! ... Cheers, and Peace be With you , ~ Reverend Shane

[@fancythat5136]

Far out! Me too lol

[@oldman_eleven]

I love reading these comments! Bringimg me out of the dark!

[@LaurenMattice]

“It’s mighty and you can be too”... cracking me up! This is me with my sorghum lol

[@helentc]

Just going to try amaranth for the first time this year. Quionoa too. I feel like you are teaching people peace of mind as well as teaching about this plant. I really appreciate your low key, happy, peaceful approach! After all, shouldn't growing food be joyful! Thank yoU!

[@elinorearts]

I never thought a video on orange giant amaranth would make me laugh so much. Thank you! So great. Now, I want some in my garden!

[@stiaininbeglan3844]

Liked this video purely because this guy is so happy and excited about his GIANT ORANGE AMARANTH.

[@AlexHelsakov]

This is one of my favorite gardening videos I've come across on KZbin, you are a wonderful person to watch and listen.

[@SimonHaestoe]

yeah, and part of the awesomeness is the tholught of how annoyed some ppl will be by his joy LOL.

[@bacarp1139]

This is easily one of my favorite crops to grow. My 5 year old son and I cleaned some this morning that I left hanging in the shed over the winter. I use the same variety from Baker Creek and literally harvest a casual few pounds a year. If I took the time, this one seed would easily produce enough food to be a lifelong staple for us. Great to broadcast and cut the baby greens for stir fry and soup as well.

[@JaysNest]

I’m definitely growing amaranth. I watched this video a few months ago and thought about how cool this plant would be. Then yesterday someone posted about their amaranth on IG and it looked so majestic! I fell down the rabbit hole of amaranth and had to look up this video again. This plant is incredible and not a lot of people talk about this. This plant withstands so many temperatures. It’s a gem and a champion for being so strong. Thank you for sharing your love for growing. It’s so contagious ❤️

[@mr.morality7100]

love the attitude you decide to embody!

[@balthizarlucienclan]

I am going to be planting amaranth over my brand new 6.2 acre property this next year. I have purchased 24 varieties of amaranth and will be blending them all together into a landrace. it will be quite interesting to see the results after 5 years of growing. I will be able to create a variety which is just for me.

[@tsukanitakuda7261]

Omg I love your kind and gentle voice and that joyful proud smile of yours

[@123loveyourland]

This was pretty much the most pleasant video I've watched ... maybe ever. So glad I ran across your channel! Peace ~ Karen

[@thomasjefferson5076]

Great video. I will add some of this to my permaculture garden. I live with my father in a suburban neighbor hood. I am learning a lot by doing permaculture. I am 19 started when i was 17 with my garden here. Much love fellow earth child.

[@andrewjames9065]

You need pawpaws,that was Jefferson's favorite snack

[@crazymonkeygirlhead]

Great video! I just made a big Baker Creek order this afternoon and knew nothing about Amaranth so I ordered Quinoa. NOW, after watching your video I have to make a second order and get this amazing plant. I had no idea what a powerhouse this plant is as far nutrition is concerned. Subscribed!

[@playinntraffic]

Now I'm planning to grow this and sorghum as soon as I get my property! I also just have to say you remind me so much of Bob Ross. I smiled through the whole video.

[@marlonw5053]

My 12 year old kept saying Shaggy and Bob Ross lol. Just ordered some seeds to go with my sorghum too

[@ThePermacultureStudent]

My youngest LOVES Bob Ross - I even have a Bob Bobble Head on my desk!!

[@Mari-hh6it]

Love to watch a video with good information, and where the person speaking has such an amazing energy that its clear how much they love what they're talking about =)

[@hardnackfarms1736]

Hey there Matt, I didn’t realize you have a channel. I have followed you for years on Facebook. Good to see you! I hope you have a blessed day! Wendy🐞🦋🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@ThePermacultureStudent]

WELCOME!! :) :) :) That's wild!! I think it's likely due to shadow banning. I promote the KZbin all day long ;)

[@hardnackfarms1736]

@@ThePermacultureStudent I am hardly on Facebook it’s turned into a nit so good place. I pop in and out fast. So that might be why. Glad to see you doing a channel. I hooe you have an awesome week!

[@tericheaves9573]

You have a very soothing voice, it gives me tingles. I'll be watching more of your videos thank you. Much love 🤗👍✌❤💯

[@gogotrololo]

I got some Amaranth seed on a whim from the grocery store this year, and said "I'll figure out how/if I can get this to grow" and sat on them for a few months. I just had a pot open up that had some other starts, and decided to get going on some of these before the last frost comes. I mostly just wanted to see if they needed a trellis or something, and here you are telling me these are going to need a patch of my land to grow back year after year. OKAY! I got 1/4 acre of unclaimed / unplanned land that I have no idea if it'll be any good, so I'll plant a couple out there and see what happens :D Here's hoping i can get just one to survive long enough to set seeds

[@harmonyrose5297]

Thank you for this very helpful video! I grew giant amaranth for the first time this year and just cut my first branches today. I'll be cutting some more and hanging them to dry. What seemed like was going to be an overwhelming process now seems so simple. Thank you!

[@dustinthewind3925]

I still have red amaranth popping up from areas that were neglected for years until I start watering. I tried the orange amaranth too and was amazed, but i think there was too many crosses over the years because none got taller than 4 feet after that. Going to buy some more this year to bring back the giants!

[@aoiaaon]

I love your passion for planting & harvesting seeds / grains. Keep it up.

[@vanessal2462]

The world would be such a better place if there were more people like you.

[@aktab9]

So true man.😢

[@fredsnyder3063]

😁🌞 love it young man. I Am about to plant my 1st seeds. Thank you for being a Teacher

[@crypto_riddler8012]

Dude…. I thought I was watching PBS when it first came on. Then I was like…dude….Bob Ross is gardening. Keep up the chill videos man. Stay groovy.

[@cliffmays442]

I grew red amaranth and it did very well. I will try orange this summer.

[@talkwithtiffanychannel]

You make gardening so relaxing 😌

[@mdlrosa9854]

Watching you have so much fun, gave me so much joy. You are soo happy, it's contagious. ❤

[@redraven117]

Very intelligent person, so glad he takes time to make these videos with great attention.

[@crewby3]

He is a compilation of all my beautiful hippie friends that we 'back to the landers' were in the 60's. So peaceful, laid back accent, enthusiastic, sweet-natured, knowledgeable ...and cute.

[@guybob548]

Won't the Lorax be mad if I keep cutting these down?

[@mattpowers8930]

best comment yet

[@Jefferdaughter]

No, Guy, the Lorax will not be at all bothered no matter how many amaranth plants you cut down. Amaranth is an annual, and dies back every year, coming back only through the seeds. Chop away!

[@darkangelsoaps8258]

The Bob Ross of Amaranth

[@ChetCoenen]

I aspire to be as happy as this man.

[@Tampo-tiger]

It's infectious - I hope!

[@spudgn]

I have the lease of two little farm patches, total about 7500 square meters. This is zone 13 tropical. Growing rice and corn can be sketchy. Both seem to take huge amounts of fertilizer. I’m looking at various grains to plant instead. I found amaranth and the many varieties. I will try this plant and sorghum as well. We have chicken and Turkey on our farms. These grains could be a good thing to have on the farm.

[@donnabrown1518]

It is reassuring to know that the Golden Amaranth that I have which only got a few small plants from the seed package could amount to something much more substantial in the future if I don't give up on it. When you were talking about how you replanted seed from your early amaranth, I wanted to let you know that I have some early corn that I planted in the spring and then planted some that I dried late this summer. It is now growing and some of it is almost knee high! If frost holds back until when it normally occurs (November 1), I should have a second harvest of sweet corn! It's really great! I got some sweet corn this spring, some this fall, and a lot to plant again next spring!

[@Mary-had-a-lil-farm]

Oh my gosh!! I am instantly hooked. Looooooove your wonderful disposition. Humorous, encouraging and informative. Thank you for the positivity and demystifying nature and encouraging attitude. Much appreciated ❤️

[@holladayhomestead]

I just read your article in the Sierra news about permaculture!! Amazing stuff! I'm moving my 7,350 sqft garden in the valley to a 4 acre garden in Coarsegold, so I'll be reading everything you have!

[@ThePermacultureStudent]

[@holladayhomestead]

@@ThePermacultureStudent lol Im taking the course on soil right now! I love the whole picture of soil cycle and health- such a basic concept when trying to grow sustainably. When we treat the soil like what it really is - a living breathing body- we can get what we need from it without stripping it's life away!

[@holladayhomestead]

And just FYI Rareseeds.com is out of stock for the orange Amaranth- any other sources you can recommend? I don't want to miss the summer growing season waiting for them to get more in.

[@ThePermacultureStudent]

@@holladayhomestead I've given away pounds of it over the years - someone has it! I have some to rebuild my reserves but I'm too low to sell any to Baker Creek right now. Hoping to have them ready in the Fall :)

[@ThePermacultureStudent]

@@holladayhomestead SO HAPPY YOU ARE TAKING THE COURSE!!

[@tinojimenez8544]

You killed it Matt!! Keep rocking on Bro!😁👊

[@tussilagolindera1575]

what you need is a pair of shoes with a flat sole, no profile,, put the stalks/seedheads on a big cardboard or something, and then do a shuffle dance. This works for small seeds, seeds like fennel and dill, also.

[@TheRustySpigot]

Panning for seeds like panning for gold. Awesome!!!

[@KarlaStenger]

I love your spirit!

[@zebedeetotty]

I love your energy

[@leonardgebbia2615]

I use a sieve or colander, whatever your name for it is, and another bowl. use your hands to break it up in the sieve, the seeds fall thru and the big stuff you just dump, then use your blowing method or a fan to get rid of the small stuff.

[@ygghorse4631]

This guy's crazy in the best way

[@ThePermacultureStudent]

In times like these, not so crazy any more... ;)

[@Jefferdaughter]

The name of the variety mentioned near the beginning of the video is 'Love Lies Bleeding'. This is a very ol heirloom variety that has been popular as an ornamental, due to the decorative appearance of the seed heads, that arch gracefully and are a deep red color. This variety has also been grown for food. There is no need to choose!

[@ThePermacultureStudent]

The upright nature of this amaranth allows for it to put out more grain and not touch the ground or lay on top of each other - this makes better seed and more seed. There are so many different wonderful types of amaranth :)

[@lemonn_tineee668]

This dudes energy is amazing 😂

[@shawns0762]

Awesome plant, awesome human

[@eswaribalan164]

I collected my amaranth seeds by placing all the cuttings into a sack and leaving it to dry. The seeds come out easily to be ground as flour.

[@MarkYurasits]

Love your Giant Orang Amaranth video! Can you maybe share some of how you use and prepare with some recipes or videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@timjones1583]

You know the leaves can be eaten, their best when small, like spinach. this is also called pigweed

[@Jefferdaughter]

The name pigweed is usually applied to different species and of amaranth. Pigweed types don't usually get this tall! The pigweeds don't produce nearly this many seeds, either, and the leaves can be tougher, even when young. Still, those who are interested in foraging do harvest young leaves from the pigweed types of amaranth, and also sometimes the seeds. Consult a local expert and several good reference guides before harvesting or eating any wild plant. AND make sure it is growing in an unpolluted location, and has NOT been sprayed with herbicides!

[@outlawofgor4426]

I hear the red Amaranth have the best leaves for eating, and the yellow types have the best seeds.

[@henrikkarl25]

you can also use a frisbee to keep the seeds in and to blow away the chaf

[@ThePermacultureStudent]

I love it! I love frisbees!! My dogs always ate them though so it's been a minute since I've had one!!

[@lukepa151]

You got me sold!

[@ThePermacultureStudent]

lukepa151 not much else can you pay $2 or $3 to start out something you can scale up as exponentially. The seeds are so tiny that it's incredible to see how big they get too! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@Arachne-qw1vr]

This presentation is clear and fun and helpful!

[@PlantingBodhi]

What a lovely being ♥

[@nicholasnapier2684]

I know I could have typed in a little better... but my cell phone you know what I was doing it at the time I just wanted to get it out to you cuz it just hit me how all this works the day or night I did this sending you that message I can't remember which but anyway you're doing a great service by teaching the world our spirits are thousands of years old and you identify with the things that are there to keep us healthy and you sane we need food to keep sane.. thank you for recognizing the things you do.... maybe you have the same understanding I do....

[@patrickhlavinka6364]

Dude watching you harvest plants and talk is like watching bob ross paint.

[@baneverything5580]

I ordered these seeds after seeing this video. With rapidly rising food prices and being on a very low SSI disability income that they`re always trying to take away I needed to find some plants like this that grow easy. I`ve been buying a lot of heirloom seeds to try. I grew up on a farm but there are a lot of things we never grew that I`ve bought tons of seeds for things like beets, sorghum, kohlrabi, rutabaga, New Zealand spinach, and a lot more. I`m gonna plant some native milkweed for the Monarch butterflies too.

[@Rainbowgrrl]

A ‘second crop’ lol I recall having planted like just a couple of seeds, and now it’s literally EVERYWHERE in my garden! Lucky the chooks like it 🤣

[@angelaowsleybevans2525]

If you’re still growing your amaranth, I’d love to get some. I’m also in the Central Valley and have just recently learned about this crop and would like to grow some.

[@thomasjefferson5076]

your intro had me hooked man. far out indeed. subbed.. cant wait for more content bro

[@ryankahlor3563]

Thank you

[@jacobbrizammito7187]

I hear amaranth is good chop and drop plant to grow your own fertilizer that is low innN and hi in P and K, so good for flowering phase of a plant.

[@brushbros]

In some parts of the country amaranth is called "pig weed" and is a terrible problem because of its deep roots and sturdy stalks. The nastiest varieties have black seeds, which are also the richest in anti-oxidants and flavonoids.

[@Rainbowgrrl]

Wow this amaranth is so different to our red or green varieties!

[@ThePermacultureStudent]

I was lucky to get it while Baker Creek still carried it! I now share it wherever I go!! :) :) :)

[@Rainbowgrrl]

Matt Powers - The Permaculture Student gotta love being able to share the seeds! I’m in Western Australia, the land of the extreme quarantine restrictions-I tried to order from baker creek a few years ago n was sorely disappointed as I couldn’t get them sent here due to our quarantine 😕

[@ginni1361]

@@Rainbowgrrl Try amaranth on ebay and look for the big orange variety. There are some growers in AU and they ship to WA.

[@Rainbowgrrl]

@@ginni1361 ohhhh noice, thanks for that! I’d totally forgotten about this. Are you in aus too Ginny?

[@everythingsunflowersandmor2631]

Excellent advice!

[@mariloucaco6192]

Wow! Great plants. Hope to have that kind of orange amaranth here in the phils.

[@KayluB0214]

O.M.GOODNESS... I feel that my Soul is connected with yours somehow. I just would ABSOLUTELY LOVE to sit next to my Amaranth with you and have some tea!!! 💛

[@gavinmacmounsey]

Excellent video! thanks so much for sharing your own experience and techniques for growing this amazing plant. I am going to try growing the "Golden Giant" variety from Baker Seeds in southern Ontario this year. I think i`ll try a few plants on their own and then also experiment with companion planting some with a similar set up to the "three sisters" system (seeing as they can get so tall and strong in the right conditions and could perhaps support climbers like beans) and see how that goes. Wish me luck! :)

[@RJSoftware2000]

When my 2 cockatiel get done munchin birdseed out of their bowl, I hook vacuum cleaner hose to spout end of 2 liter platic soda bottle with bottom cut off. The contraption sucks the chaff up but not the seed. It's simple and amazing

[@ThePermacultureStudent]

Video please???? This is ingenious!!!

[@RJSoftware2000]

@@ThePermacultureStudent Hey Matt, sorry my Kindle fire is a pita, so I don't do vids. Just make one and try it. Cut the bottom flat off any large plastic soda bottle. Tape (or just hold) vacuum hose to bottle top. With used seeds in something like 5 gallon bucket, push fat side into seeds. It's a bit of a trick to get used to. I didn't invent it, someone raising birds did. Enjoying your vids..!

[@RJSoftware2000]

@@ThePermacultureStudent Here's vid of one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/baGzkpWkmLRki5Y

[@damedesmontagnes]

My compost has so many amaranth sprouts. I have to hoe and pull them all. I just don't have the laissez-faire to let one grow. I made a salad with the sprouts one time. I have heard that the seeds can help people with atopy/atopic dermatitis.

[@shaneyaw4542]

Where I am from amaranth grows in everyone's yard as a weed. Only a few people know or are willing to cultivate and eat amaranth.

[@permaculturesolutions3539]

Nice! I really want to grow this variety of amaranth next season!

[@Realdavidart]

I wish we were neighbors 🙏🏾

[@rainagamingmagex2195]

I am actually going to try to grow this maybe not this year but next year if I can in Indiana so thank you very much for your video.

[@stewartthomas2642]

Love your stuff kick on love it

[@cassityart7001]

You are the Bob Ross of The Agrarian Art. 🎨🌱🙂

[@cheryltarkington7839]

Are you aware that the leaves are some of the most nutritious food available and the flowers make a good tea?

[@yergman]

cool! Thanks for sharing your joy!

[@chrismiller7484]

Hi Matt! I love your channel, thank you for all the great teaching and the enthusiasm. I'm so excited to have bought a big plot of land in Italy and I'm definitely going to try some orange giant amaranth. Can I ask you which amaranth you grow tastes the best and also how you use your amaranth for cooking? Thanks again!

[@ThePermacultureStudent]

I like the Orange Giant & I like to pop it! :)

[@fancythat5136]

Just subbed! Love your spirit and want to see more gardening videos!

[@ThePermacultureStudent]

THANK YOU!!! :)

[@benschiavi2288]

this video makes me so happy

[@ZE308AC]

They need to come up with a black ameranth flower

[@Gafa996Gaddisa]

To give attention to nature, the universe That is genies way of life for me

[@jjackieo31]

How are you making me so happy

[@ThePermacultureStudent]

[@johnsmith-ch7fg]

Amaranth is clearly nutritious seed but the taste is quite an issue (not seeing this being the 'next quinoa') - anything help the fetid duck pond flavour (sweet and nutty if your in marketing) or is it just a very very acquired taste?

[@dinosquad_cute5793]

You're so cute...i love your smiles and your soft voice...like mr. Rogers neighborhood.

[@ThePermacultureStudent]

[@tericheaves9573]

Hey Diamond sent me. 💥 BOOM 💥👍✌❤💯

[@mycozygardencottage]

I'm happy to see hippies still exist! lol Your grin just makes me giggle. Have you ever tried making bread or flour with amaranth? Just curious because I'm not happy with the food supply or common wheat.

[@ThePermacultureStudent]

We've made popcorn with it most often since it's so fast, but YES I've made it into flour and it just lacks gluten so you need a binder.

[@sowmindful1501]

So you would say that Orange Amaranth is far more prolific than even Love Lies Bleeding?

[@tminer2110]

chickens love it!

[@ZE308AC]

Can you do A video on how to get my orange tree to flower produce flower.?

[@Yeet_Sir]

Sup dude :) I'm from BC! I'm David W. the holographic engineer. I got a book signed from ya I wonder if you remember me .................. ?

[@helentc]

Is this the same as the Golden Giant Amaranth from Bakers? I can't find an Orange Giant from them. I'm thinking they must be the same?

[@ThePermacultureStudent]

Jere regularly changes things out. Sometimes things appear just for one year from them.

[@Bootsz2010]

Greetings from Auburn, we're almost neighbors! I've got the kind that are very tall with the hanging reddish purple flowers and they have black seeds! I've learned a lot from watching some other videos of how nutritious these are. Do you grow those orange ones for the flavor and the seeds are ready when they're white? It's just a different variety I guess. Very interesting and thank you!

[@highplains7777]

Wow, so tall. If I couldn't see the flowers I'd guess they were sunflowers.

[@jolus6678]

I don't see any Giant orange amaranth seeds at baker creek :( I only see Giant yellow amaranth seeds. It kind of looks like a dull colored variety.

[@markrogers503]

What the best method for saving the seed for planting next year