{"product_id":"vegetables-seed-jamaican-callaloo-amaranth","title":"Vegetables Seed - Jamaican Callaloo, Amaranth","description":"\u003ch3\u003eJamaican Callaloo Seeds — Grow a Caribbean Kitchen Staple at Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere's something deeply satisfying about pulling fresh callaloo leaves from your own garden and folding them into a pot of simmering soup with garlic, thyme, and Scotch bonnet. \u003cstrong\u003eJamaican Callaloo (Green Amaranth)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most beloved leafy greens across the Caribbean — fast-growing, heat-tolerant, and packed with nutrition. Whether you're growing it for the table, as a microgreen, or as a cut-and-come-again crop, this heirloom variety delivers season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSeed Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaranthus mangostanus — Non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 15,000 seeds per oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatures in \u003cstrong\u003e30–70 days\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on harvest stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in warm, humid, and hot climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be harvested as a microgreen in as little as \u003cstrong\u003e30 days\u003c\/strong\u003e after sowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the cut-and-come-again method for continuous harvests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Jamaican Callaloo\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCallaloo is a cornerstone of Caribbean cooking, grown and eaten across Jamaica, Trinidad \u0026amp; Tobago, Guyana, Barbados, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Belize, and beyond. In Jamaica, it's typically sautéed with onion, garlic, tomatoes, thyme, and Scotch bonnet pepper — a perfect side dish for breakfast or lunch. Rich in iron, calcium, magnesium, vitamins A, B, and C, plus amino acids and carotene, it's as nutritious as it is delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loosen to 12\" depth. Callaloo prefers a soil pH of 6.5–7.5 — amend with lime (too acidic) or peat moss (too alkaline) as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e When outdoor temps hold steady at 65°F+. Sprinkle seeds over prepared soil and rake lightly to cover with ½\" of soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil moist during germination (10–14 days, faster in 70°F+ weather). Once seedlings develop their second set of leaves, water to 1\" depth consistently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a 3\" layer of bark mulch to retain moisture, improve drainage, and suppress weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pluck leaves as needed — the plant will continue producing. For microgreens, harvest at 30 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-draining; pH 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm and tropical; does not tolerate frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–14 days at 65°F+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eNutritional \u0026amp; Health Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCallaloo leaves are among the most nutrient-dense leafy greens available — high in fiber, iron, calcium, vitamins A, B, and C, lutein, and carotene. Widely regarded as a cancer-fighting plant, especially when blended into green smoothies. A true superfood with deep Caribbean roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable in 100 seeds, 300 seeds, 1,000 seeds, ¼ oz, and 1 oz — select your size above.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":28442500177,"sku":"P17322S","price":2.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 Seeds","offer_id":28442500305,"sku":"P17323S","price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":28442500497,"sku":"P17324S","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 oz Pack","offer_id":28442500689,"sku":"P17325S","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":31321782255699,"sku":"P17326S","price":20.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/28395446796474.jpg?v=1759501940","url":"https:\/\/caribbeangardenseed.com\/en-de\/products\/vegetables-seed-jamaican-callaloo-amaranth","provider":"Caribbean garden seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}