{"title":"Grains","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOrganic Grain Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing grains with kids is a great educational opportunity. From planting and harvesting to cleaning and eating, kids have fun growing grains. Growing grains gives a gardener the joy that comes along with being able to feed oneself, even if it's just for a few special dishes or an experiment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/natureandnurtureseeds.com\/collections\/all-certified-organic-seeds\"\u003eOur grain seeds are organic\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; sustanably grown.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hopi-red-dye","title":"Hopi Red Dye Organic Amaranth Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe have been growing and saving seeds of Hopi Red Dye amaranth since 1996 because we just love it so much. So, now we’re really excited to share it!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmaranthus cruentus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas domesticated by the indigenous people of Central America. This variety of amaranth originates with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHopi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNation, a Native American tribe of the Southwest, who use its flowers as an edible dye. Stunning, beet-red color is eye-catching in any garden. It is a fantastic all-purpose plant. Every life stage of the plant and all above-ground parts are usable: sprouts, micro-greens, baby greens, whole young plants, mature leaves, and seeds are edible. Flowers can be used for bouquets or natural dyes. This amaranth is re-seeding, making it ideal for edible landscaping or as a cover crop \u003cspan\u003e(watch out – it spreads seed!)\u003c\/span\u003e. Depending on growing conditions, plant height ranges from 2 – 6’ tall. Magenta leaves are a great warm weather substitute for spinach. Can be enjoyed raw in salads or cooked. In fact, young amaranth leaves and stems can be used in any application calling for cooked greens. Protein-rich, nutritious seeds can be harvested and used as a grain. Available in bulk sizes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14 days baby, 70 days flowering plant, 110 days seed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature \u0026 Nurture Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt(Approx 360 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776490365212,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VALUE SIZE: 1\/5 oz (Approx  7200 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776490397980,"sku":null,"price":12.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5253\/products\/Hopi-Red-Dye-Amaranth-seeds-in-garden.jpg?v=1739911154"},{"product_id":"red-head","title":"Redhead Quinoa Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur quinoa seeds grow healthy plants with edible, protein-packed grains ideal for salads and as a rice-substitute in healthy meals. This hardy, drought-tolerant crop thrives in full sun, adapting to various climates. With its vibrant red seed heads and high yields, quinoa is perfect for home gardens, offering a sustainable and nutritious harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge, showy, reddish pink seed heads that stood out in our 2017 quinoa trial. Sturdy, high yielding strain with edible white seeds. Normally thriving in arid climates, Frank Morton has selected his strain for its ability to tolerate humidity without seed sprouting in the head, a critical trait for growing here in the Midwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuinoa (pronounced “keen-wa”) is an Andean gluten free grain that is high in protein. We love it in Quinoa Tabouli, or used like rice in hot dishes. Homegrown quinoa seeds need to be rinsed well before cooking to remove bitter compounds.  Grown and adapted to the Great Lakes region for at least 5 seasons by John Sherck in Indiana.  OSSI (Open Source Seed Initiative) Pledged Variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e110 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature \u0026 Nurture Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt(Approx 225 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776478503196,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VALUE SIZE: 2.5 g (Approx  750 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776478535964,"sku":null,"price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5253\/products\/Red-Head-Quinoa-seeds.jpg?v=1739910970"},{"product_id":"amaura-rice","title":"Amaura Rice Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis heirloom rice variety from Uzbekistan was the most productive and early upland rice in our 2018 trial. This landrace is classified as a short-grain brown rice, Amaura grows well when watered with drip irrigation like corn.  We originally received these seeds from Indiana farmer John Sherck, who generously shared his seeds and wisdom with us before our trial. Grain heads are rust red in color, but the grains inside remain a light brown color. Small amounts of rice can be hulled by pounding with a mortar and pestle. A small rice hulling machine is useful if you plan to grow and eat rice. Either way, the plants are beautiful and fun to grow. John enjoys the nutty flavor and firm texture of Amaura, saying it makes excellent fried rice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature \u0026 Nurture Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt (Approx 50 seeds)","offer_id":53776471490844,"sku":null,"price":5.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5253\/products\/Amaura-Upland-Rice-seeds.jpg?v=1739910926"},{"product_id":"fercita-amaranth","title":"Fercita Amaranth Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early, edible grain amaranth with gorgeous multi-colored plumes of magenta, pink, and pastel-yellow flowers perfect for northern growers. This high-protein, gluten-free grain is easy to grow and will grow in poor, dry soils. Short, stocky plants  (3-4’ tall) make this amaranth easy to work with and less likely to lodge (fall over) than other grain amaranths. The edible seeds are cream-white and the leaves and stems are also edible. Thanks to Amy Newday and John Edgerton of Harvest of Joy Farm who introduced us to this great variety. This variety was selected by Ecology Action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75-90 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature \u0026 Nurture Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt(Approx 500 seeds)","offer_id":53776471097628,"sku":null,"price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VALUE SIZE: 1\/2 oz (Approx 12,000 seeds)","offer_id":53776471130396,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5253\/products\/Fercita-Amaranth.jpg?v=1739910915"},{"product_id":"dakota-black-popcorn","title":"Dakota Black Organic Popcorn Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis beautiful black-kernelled popcorn is easy to grow and tastes incredible. Erica’s mom, who is a serious popcorn aficionado, describes the rich flavor as “delicious!” and it is practically hearty enough to be a meal on its own. Plants are early, 6’ tall and produce 1, 6-8” ear per plant with kernels that are dark red\/black and pop up bright white. Before popping, dry the ears inside until moisture level is 13-14% (usually 3-4 weeks). Use an inexpensive hand corn sheller to remove kernels from the cob and pop as you would normally or place a whole cob in a paper bag and put it in the microwave. Great served plain, with butter, or with “hippie butter” (olive oil, nutritional yeast, salt, and garlic)! Another great northern variety bred by the Podoll’s of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.prairieroadorganic.co\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePrairie Road Organic Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e in North Dakota. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReleased under the Open Source Seed Initiative (OSSI) to keep seeds unpatented and in the hands of the people for all times. We are all forever indebted to the indigenous people of central America who domesticated corn from its wild ancestor, Teosinte, to the incredibly diverse, yummy crop that it is today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e100 days to maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature \u0026 Nurture Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt(Approx 50 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776469786908,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"VALUE SIZE: 1 oz (Approx  160 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776469819676,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5253\/products\/Dakota-Black-Popcorn-seeds.jpg?v=1739910892"},{"product_id":"glass-gem-corn","title":"Glass Gem Organic Popcorn Seeds","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-hyperlinkruns='{\"1\":759,\"2\":\"https:\/\/www.nativeseeds.org\/blogs\/blog-news\/the-story-of-glass-gem-corn-beauty-history-and-hope\"}?{\"1\":764}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}?{\"1\":759,\"2\":{\"2\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":1136076},\"9\":1}}?{\"1\":764}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":1063851,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16776960},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10,\"23\":1}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;120 Days. 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