SEED TYPE : Open Pollinated

PLANT TYPE : Annual

LEAF COLOR : Green and Red

SOWING TIME: All Season

SOWING METHOD : Directly from Seed

GERMINATION TIME : 3 – 4 Days

GROWING CONTAINER : 6 inch height pot / Garden bed

GROWING MEDIA : 1 part  Garden soil 1 part Cocopeat 1 part Vermicompost

HARVESTING : 25-30 Days After Sowing

DESCRIPTION :

Amaranths are branching broad-leaved plants with egg-shaped or rhombic leaves which may be smooth or covered in tiny hairs. The leaves have prominent veins, can be green or red in color and have long petioles. The plants produce single flowers on terminal spikes which typically red to purple in color. Amaranths can reach up to 2.5 m (6.6 ft) in height and are usually grown as annuals, harvested after one growing season

Amaranth cruentus is an extremely popular leafy vegetable (amongst several from the Amaranth family) that is commonly called Taambadi Bhaji or Laal Saag/Bhaji in different parts of the western coastal belt in India. Its has gorgeous deep red leaves, and is tolerant to hot weather make it one of the most popular and versatile of indigenous greens. It features as an ingredient in several traditional dishes and is highly under-rated for its nutritional qualities.

While it is direct-sown by many gardeners, we’ve found that transplanting allows better spacing and leads to greater productivity. Can be grown well in beds or containers. Red Amaranth is great for kitchen gardens even when other varieties like palak / spinach struggle, the leaves can be cooked, stir-fried or even eaten raw (younger tender leaves).