300 Jamaican CALLALOO SEEDS (Edible Amaranth) Real Jamaican Organic Heirloom($7.49Value)

Description

This variety of edible amaranth has tender, variegated red and green leaves and stems. A distinctly flavored green, Red Leaf will tolerate hot, dry and moist areas. Pick leaves young and use them in a salad or stir-fry, or put them alongside a dish as a handsome garnish.Sometimes called Chinese spinach, this green is a colorful addition to the garden, ranging from a light yellow green to a dark green and red color. Soil and Water: Amaranth likes loam and silty loam soil. It is very drought tolerant so water only when dry. Planting and Growing: Direct seed after soil has begun to warm in spring. The seed is very fine so you can mix it with a carrier like sand or coffee grounds. Scatter the seed and rake it in lightly. Harvesting and Storage: For greens, harvest before flowers appear. You can harvest the entire plant. For seeds harvest after flowers have turned to seed, by cutting the stalk and letting it cure for a few days in a sunny location. Bring it in at night to avoid moisture. Once dried, shake into a paper bag and filter with a sieve. DESCRIPTION: Soil Temperature: 60-90°F Planting Depth: 3/8" Germination: 3-10 Days Height At Maturity: 3'-6' Sun/Shade: Full Sun Spacing After Thinning: 6"-18" Approx Seeds per oz: 50,346 seeds