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Jamaican callaloo seeds produce fast-growing, warm-season annual plants with an upright, leafy growth habit and tender, nutritious foliage. This variety of amaranth is widely grown in tropical climates and thrives in warm conditions. Jamaican 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 tender foliage
- Adapted to warm, tropical climates
- Suitable for home gardens and container growing
- Allows multiple harvests during the season
- Performs best in full sun
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Amaranthus spp. (commonly Amaranthus viridis / Amaranthus tricolor types)
- Common Name (US): Jamaican Callaloo / Amaranth Greens
- Seed Type / Variety: Leafy vegetable crop
- 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 like India)
- 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
