Calaloo · Amaranth
Planting Schedule
Add Calaloo to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | May 8th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 8th |
| Harvest Begins | Jun 12th |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 30th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 65°F
and nights stay above 55°F
before moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 35 |
| Sun Requirements | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 75 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 65 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 55 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Expert Note: Sow warm-season calaloo only after soil is consistently warm, and harvest the tender tops often to keep it bushy and productive.