Amaranth

• Red Leaf Vegetable 
  

Red Callaloo (Amaranthus tricolor)

Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Water Requirements: Moderate

Height: 2-6 feet

Harvest Time: 30-50 days for young leaves

Description: Red Callaloo, also known as Amaranth, is a vibrant, fast-growing annual known for its striking red leaves and nutritious greens. Perfect for adding color to garden beds and borders. Leaves can be harvested young for salads or allowed to mature for cooking.

Planting Tips:

• Plant in well-drained soil.
• Space plants 12-18 inches apart.
• Harvest young leaves regularly to encourage new growth.

Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Spring to Early Summer

Nativity to Texas: No

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• Hopi Red Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus)

Sun Requirements: Full Sun

Water Requirements: Moderate

Height: 4-6 feet

Bloom Time/Harvest Time: Summer to Fall

Description:
Hopi Red Amaranth is a striking heirloom variety known for its deep burgundy-red leaves, stems, and flower plumes. Traditionally grown by the Hopi people, this plant is both ornamental and edible, with young leaves that can be used like spinach and seeds that can be harvested as a nutritious grain. It is heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, and an excellent addition to edible landscapes.

Planting Tips:

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

• Light: Requires full sun for best color and growth.

• Watering: Water regularly until established; drought-tolerant once mature.

• Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to prevent self-seeding if desired.

Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Spring to Early Summer

Nativity to Texas: No

Additional Notes:
Hopi Red Amaranth is a pollinator-friendly plant that attracts bees and butterflies. It is valued for its resilience in hot climates and its multipurpose use as both a nutritious leafy green and a grain source.