Amaranthus (Callaloo) - Salad Leaf / Herb, Red Aztec Blend

Amaranthus tricolour,  aka: 'Joseph's coat', Also known as 'Tampula' in India or 'Joseph's coat,' this cultivated mix is a leaf vegetable with large, striking dark purple-red flowers that last a long time. The edible leaves have a blended red and green centre, offering a visually appealing appearance and a flavour reminiscent of spinach with a slight tang. This vegetable can be grown as microgreens or baby leaf for salads. It should be treated similarly to spinach but should not be overcooked. Harvest when very young to add vibrant colour. While it is not hardy (annual cut-and-come-again), it thrives in warm summer conditions. Trim or pluck leaves as needed. When sowing, use only a tiny amount at a time, as the seeds are extremely small., Seed Count Approx - 200 avg 

  SOWING - Plant from mid spring to early summer by sowing seeds barely covered with soil in uniform rows. Keep soil moist until the seedlings sprout. Weed by hand until the plants are 10cm (4 in) tall, gradually thinning plants to 45cm (18 inches) apart. As the plants grow, This is a C4 carbon fixation plant & converts carbon dixoide into biomass at a highly efficient rate.