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Callaloo seeds produce fast-growing, warm-season annual plants with an upright, leafy growth habit and tender, nutritious foliage. These plants are well adapted to tropical and subtropical climates and thrive in warm conditions. Callaloo performs best in full sunlight with well-drained, fertile soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for kitchen gardens, farms, and container cultivation, it establishes quickly and allows repeated harvesting of leaves throughout the growing season.
Features
- Fast-growing leafy vegetable with upright growth
- Produces tender, edible foliage
- Suitable for kitchen gardens and container growing
- Adapted to warm, tropical climates
- Allows multiple harvests during the season
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Amaranthus spp.
- Common Name (US): Callaloo / Amaranth Greens
- Seed Type / Variety: Leafy vegetable variety
- Growth Habit: Upright annual plant
- USDA Zones: 3–11 (grown as annual)
- Planting Season: Spring to early summer
- Growing Season: Summer to fall
- Sowing Season: February to June (ideal in warm regions)
- Germination Time and Conditions: 3–7 days at 20–30°C with moist soil
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Mature Plant Size: 50–150 cm height; 30–60 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 20–30 cm between plants
