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    Amaranth, Arugula and Portulaca: Growing Practices and Nutritional Information
    Amaranth, Arugula and Portulaca: Growing Practices and Nutritional Information
    Amaranth, Arugula and Portulaca: Growing Practices and Nutritional Information
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    Amaranth, Arugula and Portulaca: Growing Practices and Nutritional Information

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    Amaranth greens are popular leafy greens throughout the world. Several cultivars of amaranth plant are used as leafy vegetables; some are with green leaves, some with greenish-red leaves while others are with red leaves. However, all cultivars are grown only during the summer and the rainy seasons.

    Scientific name of arugula is Eruca sativa. Arugula belongs to the family Brassicaceae, the cabbage family (syn. Cruciferae). All members of Brassicaceae are believed to be originated in the region comprising of Western Europe, the Mediterranean region and the temperate regions of Asia.

    Scientific name of portulaca greens is Portulaca oleracea. Portulaca belongs to the family Portulacaceae. It is believed to be originated in the Indian subcontinent. Common names of portulaca are Common purslane, verdolaga, red root, or parsley.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAgrihortico
    Release dateMay 23, 2019
    ISBN9780463266274
    Amaranth, Arugula and Portulaca: Growing Practices and Nutritional Information
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    AGRIHORTICO is committed for the “Empowerment of Food and Agriculture Sector.” You can avail a wealth of information on “Food & Agriculture” and “Gardening & Horticulture” topics. We regularly publish top quality, extensively researched materials. You may purchase our eBooks which are copyright protected and are one of the best in the Food & Agriculture industry.

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      Growing Practices and Nutritional Information

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      Amaranth Greens

      Amaranth greens are popular leafy greens throughout the world. Several cultivars of amaranth plant are used as leafy vegetables; some are with green leaves, some with greenish-red leaves while others are with red leaves. However, all cultivars are grown only during the summer and the rainy seasons.

      In kitchen gardens, amaranth greens can be grown throughout the year in pots and other containers, provided that sufficient care is provided for the plants from frost protection during winters.

      Taxonomy: Amaranth plant belongs to the family Amaranthaceae. Botanically, it is written as Amaranthus spp. These plants are believed to be native of Americas.

      There are several cultivated species of Amaranth plants; however eight species are very popular among kitchen gardeners. A list of these cultivated species of amaranth greens is given below:

      Cultivated Species of Amaranthus: A list of various cultivated species of amaranth greens is given below:

      Amaranthus blitum: Leaves are cooked as leafy vegetables and

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