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Red Amaranth Seeds (Callaloo) – Fast-Growing Leaf Vegetable (UK)
Red Amaranth Seeds (Callaloo) – Fast-Growing Leaf Vegetable (UK)
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Red Amaranth, also known as Callaloo, is a fast-growing leaf vegetable producing vibrant red and green leaves with a mild, spinach-like flavour. Easy to grow and highly productive, it’s ideal for UK gardens, containers, and cut-and-come-again harvesting.
Why Grow Red Amaranth (Callaloo)?
Fast-growing leafy vegetable
Vibrant red foliage with ornamental appeal
Mild flavour suitable for cooking like spinach
Excellent cut-and-come-again crop
Easy to grow and beginner-friendly
Ideal for gardens, raised beds, and containers
pairs well with Spinach, Perpetual Spinach, and Kale
How to Sow Red Amaranth Seeds (UK Guide)
Sowing time: April–July
Where: Direct sow outdoors or under cover
Seed depth: Lightly cover
Germination: 7–14 days
Thin seedlings to allow space for leaf growth
Growing Instructions
Grow in a warm, sunny position
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
Water regularly to keep soil moist
Harvest young leaves frequently to encourage new growth
Can be grown densely for baby leaves
Harvesting & Use
Harvest period: Late spring through summer
Pick young leaves for the best flavour
Suitable for steaming, stir-fries, soups, and curries
Can be harvested repeatedly throughout the season
Product Details
Variety: Red Amaranth (Callaloo)
Plant type: Hardy annual leaf vegetable
Approx. seed count: (300 seeds)
Growing location: Gardens, raised beds, containers
Difficulty level: Easy
Suitable for: UK growing conditions
Why Buy from Curriott Hill Nursery
Seeds selected for reliable UK performance
Small-batch, quality-focused nursery
Fast UK dispatch
Suitable for home gardeners and allotment growers
Materials
Materials
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
For Seeds
If you are unhappy with your purchase, we will accept returns up to 14 days from purchase.
Refunds will be issued once the item has been received by us, in its original packaging.
Buyer pays for return postage
For Fresh Microgreens
If your Microgreens do not arrive in Perfect Condition with 48 hours of dispatch we will refund all orders.
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