Green Amaranth, Green Cholai - 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>