Why invest in CALLALOO? We sell Jamaican callaloo seeds in packets of 100+ seeds on ebay, seller name mommy2be252. Young stems are tender enough to steam, and mature stems have a light, fluffy pith that tastes and feels similar to summer squash. Callaloo soup at Cayman Cabana restaurant in the Cayman Islands. High demand for the produce; both local and export markets. Soft texture and tender leaves are excellent for stir-fry and soup. Callaloo, the dish, originates in West Africa. Callaloo is a green leafy plant that has been culturally consumed in the West Indies, namely Jamaica, Haiti, Trinidad, etc. The main ingredient is a leaf vegetable , traditionally either amaranth (known by many local names, including callaloo or bhaaji ), … Foodiwant is an online food marketplace that offers concierge catering and on-demand staffing to restaurants. Cut plants should inspected and any debris or dying leaves should be discarded. Here in America, as it grows with weed-like speed and rapidity, it’s usually treated as a weed and is readily killed when appearing in gardens and farms across the country. Relatively low investment cost. Originally, they were paying workers to wash, strip, and clean the vegetable, before cutting it by hand, and using knives, which was quite labourious and time-consuming. Plant one or two callaloo seeds per inch 1/4- to 1/2-inch deep in rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Callaloo seeds prefer to grow in soil that has a … Callaloo is a perennial plant therefore can be grown year round. Freshly washed, stripped and chopped callaloo. Not labor - intensive as is a fast growing crop. This page displays a blog entry. The abundant leaves are usually eaten cooked, and are sometimes referred to as Chinese spinach. The upright branched plants can reach 6-8 ft. tall in favorable conditions. The plant, a … (Amaranthus viridis) [Jamaican variety, via Melissa DeSa in FL.] Test the pH of the soil using a soil testing kit. Keep the seeds moist but not soaked and they should germinate in 10 to 21 days at a temperature of 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Mom in the kitchen washing and prepping callaloo. The callaloo contracts came out of a desire the other processors had to cut production time and cost, while meeting demand for the canned product. How to Prep Callaloo Before Cooking: Callaloo should be washed in lukewarm water in a clean sink. Our callaloo seeds produce large plentiful plants, full of large, delicious, deep green oval shaped leaves which can be harvested as needed to eat. The callaloo plant at Farintosh Farms in Stouffville, Ontario. How to grow: Instructions 1 Prepare your soil for spring planting of the callaloo seeds. Jamaican Callaloo Callaloo (sometimes calaloo or kallaloo ) is a popular Caribbean dish originating in West Africa served in different variants across the Caribbean. Callaloo, known in other parts of the world as collard greens, are a common sight in Jamaican cuisine, either as a side dish or as a main dish with pan-fried plantains. Tasty, quick growing, self sowing hot weather greens popular throughout the African diaspora, as well as in Asian cuisines. It is a dark green leaf that is related to kale and spring greens. High earning potential, therefore high returns on investment. Smooth, bright, tender leaves that can be steamed lightly or even eaten raw. Your plants will continue to produce throughout summer, or all year long in Florida or other warm climates. Break up the soil to a 12-inch depth using a pitchfork. Cayman Cabana. 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