Red Leaf Vegetable Amaranth thrives in heat-intensive growing conditions where conventional leafy greens falter, making it an exceptional choice for warm-season gardens and tropical climates. Recognized throughout Caribbean cuisine as Red Calaloo, this heirloom variety produces medium green, oval to heart-shaped leaves dramatically overlaid with deep burgundy-red pigmentation, delivering striking visual contrast to culinary preparations. The flavor profile closely mirrors spinach while offering superior nutritional density—these leaves provide substantial dietary fiber alongside elevated concentrations of plant-based protein, essential vitamins, and bioavailable minerals. Traditionally featured in soups and slow-cooked preparations where the leaves soften into silky texture, this versatile green adapts equally well to fresh applications and cooked dishes. Maturation occurs within approximately 58 days from direct seeding, with germination rates consistently achieving 80% or higher. Non-GMO seeds arrive in environmentally responsible packaging engineered for reuse and recycling, supporting sustainable gardening practices. Expert growers appreciate this variety's heat resilience, nutritional profile, and cultural significance as a staple across diverse culinary traditions.

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David’s Garden Seeds is a Veteran owned business that has been offering quality greens seeds since 2009. 
 
David's Garden Seeds® is a member of the GO TEXAN agriculture program. 
 
We cannot possibly put all the directions you need for growing greens in your area on the seed package. We recommend that you read articles or check with other gardeners in your area. 
 
This is an heirloom seed, meaning it has been passed down from generation to generation for at least 75 years. As a rule, heirloom seeds taste better and will grow the same year after year. 
 
These are also open pollinated meaning they will reproduce themselves. While all heirlooms are open pollinated not all open pollinated seeds are heirlooms. 

Freshly Packed: These greens seeds are packed for the current growing season and will provide high germination rates next year as well.

SPECIAL GROWING HINT: We have found putting the seeds in a container with a piece of fine sandpaper and shaking will increase the germination rate and speed. In most cases.