Red Callaloo Amaranth

Red Callaloo Amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor) is a variety primarily grown for its edible young leaves, which have a gorgeous red on green variegated patterning. As the name suggests, this species is associated with the West African dish Callaloo (although other leafy greens are also used). Amaranths thrive in hot summer climates, making this variety an ideal source for summer greens where collards, kales and spinaches can’t be easily grown. If you can get away with growing other greens, Callaloo makes a striking addition to braising/baby stir-fry mixes. The black seeds that form from flowering heads are also edible and can be used as a grain like porridge.

Amaranth is an annual plant that can be started in late spring and needs approximately 100 days to seed.

Seeds are certified organic.

Size: Packet: 600 seeds (0.6 gram), OG

Red Callaloo Amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor) is a variety primarily grown for its edible young leaves, which have a gorgeous red on green variegated patterning. As the name suggests, this species is associated with the West African dish Callaloo (although other leafy greens are also used). Amaranths thrive in hot summer climates, making this variety an ideal source for summer greens where collards, kales and spinaches can’t be easily grown. If you can get away with growing other greens, Callaloo makes a striking addition to braising/baby stir-fry mixes. The black seeds that form from flowering heads are also edible and can be used as a grain like porridge.

Amaranth is an annual plant that can be started in late spring and needs approximately 100 days to seed.
Seeds are certified organic.

Common Name:
Red Callaloo Amaranth
Scientific Name:
Amaranthus tricolor
Description:
A culinary leaf amaranth with striking red and green patterned foliage.
Plant Lifespan:
Annual
Cold Hardiness (F):
Zone 10b (35 to 40)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:
Late Spring-Summer
Seeding Depth:
1/16 in.
Days to Sprout:
4-7
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
70-75
Plant Spacing:
18-36 in.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
30

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