Miriah Callaloo Seeds
Miriah Callaloo Seeds - Amaranthus tricolor - Leaf Amaranth
Leaf Amaranth
- Annual
Full Sun
- Germination Tested November 22, 2024: 85%
- Approximately 100 seeds per packet
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Miriah Callaloo is a gorgeous heat tolerant annual leafy green. It can be used raw in salads, cooked, pickled, or fermented into kimchi. The leaves have a pleasant, mild taste similar to spinach, but they are thinner and not as crunchy as spinach. It is popular in Asia and Latin America, and is sometimes called Callaloo in the Caribbean where it is used to make a soup or stew of the same name. Also called Leaf Amaranth.
The centre of each leaf is magenta, and the underside of each leaf is even more vibrant. It looks amazing in a salad mix! The stately plants reach about six feet tall
Harvest the young leaves anytime throughout the season the youngest leaves are best for salads. Leave the lower leaves to keep photosynthesizing, as they get tougher with age
Miriah Callaloo is heat and drought tolerant once established. It doesn’t bat an eye in hot weather (we got as high as 40°C/104F temps one season). Amaranth belongs to the C4 group of plants, which means that they are better at conserving water and more efficient at photosynthesizing in high temperatures compared to "regular" (C3) plants. I believe these traits will be essential as our climate warms.
They produce a lot of biomass at the end of the season for mulch or compost. The green flowers can also be used as a textural element in bouquets
This is not a variety for grain as the seeds are black.
Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We ship seeds via Canada Post within Canada for $6 to $8 depending on weight, and Internationally for a flat rate of $20*. Shipping costs to the US will include the cost of a phytosanitary inspection and certificate, as well as tariffs.
Live plants, bulbs, and bulbils can only be shipped within Canada.
Shipping fees listed here are in Canadian dollars, and may change without notice.
Shipping in Canada
We ship seeds in Canada via regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-3 weeks to arrive once we fulfill your order, but occasionally orders take longer, especially to the Eastern provinces and rural areas.
Customers can now opt for tracked, express shipping options at checkout if you require faster delivery.
Larger bulbs and plants are sent via tracked flat rate box.
Shipping to the US
Shipping charges to the US will also now include a Canada Food Inspection Agency phytosanitary inspection and certificate. This will be bundled into the shipping cost.
We ship via Canada Post/USPS, and any applicable duties will be calculated at checkout. Most orders don't seem to accrue any duty charges, but larger orders sometimes will.
In this time of shipping uncertainty to the US, please expect the possibility of extra tariff charges on delivery. Thanks for your understanding as we navigate these changes!
Please expect delays for US shipping, as it can take up to 2 weeks for us to book a phytosanitary inspection.
Shipping Internationally
International customers can select tracked or untracked shipping at checkout. The package will list the contents as "Garden Seeds". It is your responsibility to ensure you have the required import permit. We are not able to send any live plant materials internationally. Cicada Seeds will not be responsible for any orders held or confiscated by customs, or for any additional duties or tariffs placed on your order.
International shipping countries include: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
This list may change without notice. Sometimes Canada Post will not allow us to ship to certain countries due to wars or natural disasters, see this page for delivery service alerts: https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca/cpc/en/our-company/news-and-media/service-alerts.page
Please reach out if your country is not on this list, email us and we will try to arrange an alternate shipping option.
Return Policy
If you have any issues with your order, please contact us within 60 days and we will do our best to make it right.
Ecologically Grown
Ecologically Grown
Seeds are grown ecologically without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers.
