Cleaning Chicago Callaloo seeds

Urban Growers Collective in Chicago saved these callaloo (leaf amaranth) seeds and sent them partially cleaned to us at Truelove Seeds for our seed catalog. They asked us to make a video showing how we further cleaned the seeds so that they can do it with their future harvests. Here you go!

Also, we are excited to share this important crop with the world and support UGC in the process. Here is what they say about this variety:

Chicago Callaloo - This delicious variegated variety of amaranth provides nourishment and beauty for all, and has cultural significance globally! With hues ranging from sage green to a deep forest verde and magenta-pink undertones on the underside of the leaf, it is delicious at all stages of its growth cycle. When true leaves form in early spring it makes a colorful addition to a salad mix with a mild nutty flavor. As it grows, prior to producing it’s flower, the greens can be sauteed and stewed and make a wonderful addition to any pot of greens. As it produces a flower, it can be saved for seed or used as a filler for flower bouquets. It is truly the most versatile and abundant plant on our farms! It will self sow every year - so, if used in a controlled environment, capture the seed heads before they form. Grows up to 6’ tall!

Thanks to Julia Aguilar for filming!