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| Chives |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 7:03:10 PM
Does anyone know how to store amaranth. Should I grind it and store the flour, or should I just store the seeds till I need to use it. Do I store the seeds like wheat? Thank you Vicki |
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| Chives |
Posted - Mar 08 2010 : 9:10:25 PM
Thanks Jane, I have never grown it but I want to try. Vicki |
| vegetarian farmer |
Posted - Mar 08 2010 : 11:36:22 AM
Vicki, I would say at least a year. It is not a high fat grain so not a lot to go rancid.The freezer keeps bugs out and the mold, which is the worst for grains. I keep everything in the freezer. I just pulled out some winter wheat groats from 5 years ago and oat groats from 3 years ago. Both like the day they went in.
Jane
http://hardworkhomestead.blogspot.com/ |
| Chives |
Posted - Mar 08 2010 : 06:21:52 AM
I am wanting to grow my own and store it. How long did you keep yours in the freezer? Vicki |
| vegetarian farmer |
Posted - Mar 08 2010 : 04:54:50 AM
I always store it unground in the freezer. I have not had any problems and I have had some for a long time.
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| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 7:11:36 PM
I would store it as a whole grain and then grind it as needed - you should be fine storing it as you would wheat, cool dry place. Of course you don't want to keep it around too long so only buy what you need for a couple months.
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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