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Choulai Red Edible, Amaranthus Red Edible - Desi Vegetable Seeds

Choulai Red Edible, Amaranthus Red Edible - Desi Vegetable Seeds

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  • Harvest leaves in just 3-4 weeks
  • Thrives in Indian summer heat
  • Cut-and-come-again for repeat harvests
  • Iron- and vitamin-rich green
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Choulai Red Edible, Amaranthus Red Edible - Desi Vegetable Seeds

Specifications

Family Amaranthaceae
Native region Tropical Asia and the Americas
Mature height 30-90 cm
Growth rate Very fast

Care guide

Sunlight Full sun
Watering Regular; keep soil consistently moist
Soil / mix Fertile, well-drained loam rich in organic matter
Fertilizer Nitrogen-rich feed or compost tea every 2 weeks for lush leaves
Difficulty Easy

Uses

<p>A <strong>culinary leafy vegetable</strong> cooked as saag, stir-fry, dal and curries. Both green and red-leaved types are rich in iron, calcium and vitamins, and tender young leaves can also be added to salads.</p>

Growing tips

<p>Direct-sow the fine seeds about 0.5 cm deep, or broadcast thinly and cover lightly. Germination is quick at <strong>4-7 days</strong> in warm weather. Thin or transplant to 10-15 cm spacing. Harvest whole young plants or snip outer leaves from <strong>25-30 days</strong>; for cut-and-come-again, cut above the lowest leaves and the plant resprouts repeatedly.</p>

Frequently asked questions

How long does leaf amaranth take to harvest?
Tender young plants are ready in about 25-30 days from sowing, and you can keep cutting leaves for several more weeks.
What is the best season to grow amaranth greens in India?
It grows best in the warm months from spring through the monsoon, but in most plains regions you can sow it almost year-round.

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