Red Stripe Leaf Amaranth Seeds (Amaranthus tricolor) Vibrant edible greens with striking red and green stripes. Nutritious and ornamental. Thrives in heat and harvested young for best flavor

Minimum: 100+ Seeds

Also known as Callaloo, Chinese Spinach, or Joseph’s Coat

Add bold color and nutrient-dense greens to your summer garden with Red Stripe Leaf Amaranth. This vibrant heirloom features tender leaves painted in rich green and ruby-red stripes, a showstopper in both garden beds and on the plate. Fast-growing and heat-loving, it's a favorite in Caribbean, African, and Asian cuisine, and a reliable substitute for spinach in warm weather.

💚 Why Grow Red Stripe Leaf Amaranth?

• 🎨 Eye-Catching Foliage – Brilliant red-veined leaves double as ornamentals

• 🌿 Highly Nutritious – Loaded with iron, calcium, and vitamins A & C

• 🔥 Heat Tolerant – Thrives when lettuce and spinach bolt

• 🥗 Delicious Flavor – Mild, slightly earthy taste—best harvested young

• 🌾 Cut-and-Come-Again – Continues to produce with regular harvesting

🥘 Culinary Uses:

• Popular in stir-fries, soups, and sautés

• Used in traditional callaloo dishes, especially in the Caribbean

• Great raw in salads when young and tender

• Tastes similar to spinach with a nuttier flavor

📊 Planting & Growing Info:

• Botanical Name: Amaranthus tricolor

• Common Names: Callaloo, Joseph’s Coat, Chinese Spinach

• Days to Maturity: 25–40 baby leaf, 60 full-size

• Light Needs: Full sun

• Water Needs: Moderate

• Height: 2–4 feet

• Zones: Grown as an annual in all zones

• Soil Preference: Well-draining, fertile soil

🌿 Growing Tips:

• Direct sow after the last frost; warm soil speeds germination

• Thin seedlings for better air circulation and larger leaves

• Harvest young leaves for best flavor and tenderness

• Let some plants mature for dramatic ornamental effect

• Suitable for garden beds, containers, or edible landscaping

💥 Gorgeous, Gourmet, and Heat-Loving

Whether you're growing for flavor, color, or cultural tradition, Red Stripe Leaf Amaranth delivers on all fronts. From eye-popping foliage to nutrient-packed greens, it’s a must-have for edible gardens that celebrate flavor and beauty in the heat of summer.