Known as Red Calaloo in the Caribbean.
Medium green, oval to heart-shaped leaves are overlaid with burgundy red. Comparable to spinach in taste, the leaves are a good source of dietary fiber and contain high amounts of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Often used in soups. Packet: 500 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (A) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 50
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Disease Resistance:
No disease information found.
Growing Information:
Greens, Vegetable Amaranth/Calaloo
CULTURE: Sow thinly, 12-15 seeds/ft. in warm 70°F (21°C) soil, covering 1/8- 1/4"; thin to 6" apart. Pick individual leaves; pinch off terminal buds to encourage branching.
AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE: 1,600'/oz, 26,000'/lb., 1.2 lb./acre (rows 18" apart) at 15 seeds/ft.
SEED SPECS: SEEDS/OZ.: Avg. 47,000.
PACKET: 500 seeds sows 32'.
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