{"product_id":"amaranth-leaf-seeds-4","title":"Red Amaranth, Red Cholai - Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Amaranth, Red Cholai - Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmaranthaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical Asia and the Americas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-90 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular; keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertile, well-drained loam rich in organic matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrogen-rich feed or compost tea every 2 weeks for lush leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;A \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;culinary leafy vegetable\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; 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.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Direct-sow the fine seeds about 0.5 cm deep, or broadcast thinly and cover lightly. Germination is quick at \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;4-7 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; in warm weather. Thin or transplant to 10-15 cm spacing. Harvest whole young plants or snip outer leaves from \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;25-30 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;; for cut-and-come-again, cut above the lowest leaves and the plant resprouts repeatedly.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does leaf amaranth take to harvest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTender young plants are ready in about 25-30 days from sowing, and you can keep cutting leaves for several more weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best season to grow amaranth greens in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows best in the warm months from spring through the monsoon, but in most plains regions you can sow it almost year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51054325530870,"sku":"SED-VEG-RED-001","price":59.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-red-amaranth-red-cholai-vegetable-seeds-16969248211084.jpg?v=1782715965","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/amaranth-leaf-seeds-4","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}