Amaranth Seeds - Green Callaloo

BOTANICAL NAME

Amaranthus

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

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 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