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Amaranthus Seeds - Green Callaloo

High heat tolerance, young leaves can be eaten raw or in soups

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Edible
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Amaranthus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 90 to 120 days
  • Microgreen 16 to 25 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 12 to 48 inches

COLOR

  • Green

Grow Heirloom Amaranthus - Plant Green Callaloo Amaranth Seeds

As with all amaranth seeds, Green Callaloo is exceedingly easy to grow! Sustaining a high tolerance for heat, grow Green Callaloo Amaranthus for its light green leaves that can be used raw or in soups and stews. Young leaves can be used in salads while more mature leaves can be cooked.

  • • Also known as Chinese Spinach
  • • Easy to grow, quick to mature
  • • Excellent choice for warmer climates

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 10 to 14 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 3,270
1 Ounce 103,000

Planting Guide

View our Amaranth Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Amaranthus Seeds - Green Callaloo FAQs

    What is Green Callaloo (Chinese Spinach) Amaranth also known as?

    Green Callaloo (Chinese Spinach) Amaranth is also known as Chinese Spinach.

    What is the flavor profile of Green Callaloo (Chinese Spinach) Amaranth?

    Green Callaloo (Chinese Spinach) Amaranth has a flavor profile described as slightly bitter and nutty.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 2.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    I got one adequate harvest, then a sparce second flush and then every new growth was automatically a seed head. My prior knowledge of Amaranth was a never ending summer of harvest. Perhaps it is this variety that goes to seed quickly?? Who knows, however definitely disappointing. Some transplants grew well others remained stunted for the whole season.

    Amaranthus Seeds - Green Callaloo

    Store owner replied: Hello Tom B. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We are sorry to hear that this variety of amaranth didn't continue producing the abundant harvest you were expecting. While all amaranths eventually shift from producing leaves to producing seed, different varieties can do so at different rates. In warm climates like Zone 10, high temperatures and long days may also encourage plants to flower sooner, causing them to put more energy into seed production and less into new leaf growth. Regular harvesting of young leaves and removing developing flower stalks as early as possible can sometimes help extend the harvest, although some varieties naturally transition to flowering earlier than others. Differences in plant size can also result from transplant stress or variations in soil moisture and fertility. We are pleased we had the opportunity to provide a resolution. At Eden Brothers, we stand behind our products and want every customer to have a successful growing experience. We appreciate you bringing your experience to our attention and hope you'll enjoy better results with your next planting!

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