Callaloo Varietals

Below is a list of all known varietals for Callaloo. Click on a varietal name to view more detailed information.

Varietal Name	Description	Soil Texture	pH Range	Organic Matter	Salinity Level	Hardiness Zone	Humidity	Water (in/wk)
Amaranthus viridis	A common wild amaranth used for callaloo, known for its small, spinach-like leaves.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate	1 - 2
Callaloo field production	Leafy green vegetable grown in the field.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate	1 - 2
Malabar Spinach	A heat-tolerant climbing spinach with fleshy leaves, used as a callaloo green in tropical climates.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate	1 - 2
Red Amaranth	A variety of amaranth with vibrant red leaves, used for callaloo and adding color to dishes.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate	1 - 2
Talinum triangulare	Also known as waterleaf, a succulent herb with a mild, earthy flavor used for callaloo in some regions.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate	1 - 2
Taro Leaf	The young leaves of the taro plant, used as a callaloo green in many parts of the Caribbean.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate	1 - 2
White Amaranth	An amaranth variety with light green leaves and a mild flavor, commonly used for callaloo in the Caribbean.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate	1 - 2