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Amaranthus 'Calaloo Red Leaf'
Botanical Name: Amaranthus tricolor
Type: Tender Annual

Amaranthus 'Calaloo Red Leaf' is a vibrant, fast-growing leafy green with striking deep red to burgundy foliage, grown both for its ornamental value and its nutritious edible leaves. Popular in Caribbean, African, and Asian cuisine, Calaloo is used like spinach — steamed, sautéed, or added to soups and curries. It’s heat-loving, drought-tolerant, and perfect for adding colour and function to your summer veg patch or edible landscape.

Plant Details

Type: Tender annual
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 2–30 cm
Harvest: June – September (young leaves)
Position: Full sun; warm, well-drained soil

Growing Information

Sow: Indoors March–April or direct sow outdoors after last frost
Germination: 7–14 days at 18–25°C
Tip: Sow thinly — Calaloo grows quickly and can crowd easily
Spacing: 25–30 cm apart
Care: Water regularly in dry spells; harvest young for tender leaves; can be cut-and-come-again

Why You’ll Love It

Beautiful red leaves with a rich, earthy flavour
Nutritious and high in iron, calcium, and vitamins
Grows fast and thrives in heat
Doubles as an ornamental edible

Top Tip
Harvest young leaves regularly to encourage bushy growth and keep plants tender and productive all summer long.

Perfect For

Edible gardens and permaculture beds
Caribbean, African, and Asian-inspired dishes
Colourful leafy vegetable borders
Heat-tolerant summer greens

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