West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds (Callaloo Amaranth)
West Coast Seeds (Callaloo Amaranth)
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Amaranthus tricolor.
Callaloo is grown all over the Caribbean to cultivate leaves for the dish known as Callaloo. There are many regional variations to this dish of cooked greens that may include spicy peppers, meat, or fish. Callaloo makes excellent microgreens but is more often harvested at about 30cm (12") tall, while the leaves are still tender. Left to grow to full maturity, the plants will develop elegant, dangling flower clusters just like our Green Tails. Plants thrive in the heat of summer, with a flavour similar to Swiss chard. The flowers and seeds are also edible.
| Latin Name |
Amaranthus sp. (Many species are edible) |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
| Exposure | Full-sun |
| Days to Sprout | 4-10 Days |
| Days to Mature | 40-60 Days |
| Germination Rate | 70% |
| Starting | Sow seeds 5mm (¼”) deep in well drained soil in full sun. Seeds should germinate in 4 to 10 days. Thin seedlings to 25-35cm (10-14″) apart in rows 50cm (20″) apart. |
| Growing | Ideal pH: 6.0-7.5. Keep moist until germinated, and then simply keep the area weeded. |
Grow for cooked leaves
Edible leaves, flowers, and seeds
Open-pollinated
