Lagos spinach, shoko, 500 seeds /$8, shipping $10, phyto certificate $12

500 seeds/purchase 

Lagos Spinach or Nigerian Spinach is a type of Celosia eaten in soups, stews, and side dishes in parts of west Africa. Shoko leaves can be all green or more colorful, like this particular strain, and are harvested along with the young stems and flower spikes. A member of the Amaranth family, it is believed to be native to Nigeria and is easy to grow in climates with suitable soil moisture, attracting few pests or diseases and thriving in heat, unlike many other common greens.