“…Despite the role of amaranths as one of the sources of vitamins A, B, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, and some other dietary minerals such as calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, copper, and manganese which are comparable to common grains such as wheat, oats, and others [1], its production in Nigeria remains low when compared to other countries [2]. There is therefore, the need to improve its production to meet the demand of the consumers.…”