Description
Chaulai Green Amaranth Seeds: Green amaranth, also known as Chaulai, is a nutritious leafy vegetable that’s easy to grow at home. It thrives in warm climates and is perfect for balcony or terrace gardens. This guide covers everything from planting seeds to harvesting leaves, including the ideal soil type and container size. With proper care, green amaranth can be a rewarding addition to your garden.
About This Item
- Seed Quantity: 5g/5000 seeds
- Best for Growing: Balcony or terrace garden
- Growing Season: Year-round (except May)
- Sowing Method: Direct
- Sowing Depth: 0.5 cm
- Germination Time: 4–10 days
- Germination Temperature: 18–27°C
- Harvesting Time: 50–60 days
- Plant Vigor: Bushy plants with numerous side branches
Ideal Grow Bag Sizes
- 24 x 6 (W x H)
- 18 x 6 (W x H)
- 24 x 9 (W x H)
- 24 x 12 (W x H)
Growing Season for Green Amaranth in India
Green amaranth grows throughout the year but flourishes in the summer (February–April) and rainy (June–July) seasons. It thrives in temperatures of 20–35°C and can tolerate slight fluctuations.
How to Grow Green Amaranth
- Sowing Method: Sow seeds directly into pots to avoid transplant shock.
- Germination Tips: Scatter seeds on a potting mix, cover lightly with soil, and water gently. Keep the container in a shaded area for germination, which occurs within 6–10 days.
Fertilizing Tips
- Apply nitrogen-rich liquid fertilizer post-germination to encourage leafy growth. Avoid over-fertilizing, which can lead to leggy plants.
Green Amaranth Plant Care
- Watering: Provide 1 inch of water weekly, ensuring soil remains moist but not soggy.
- Soil: Use loamy, nutrient-rich, and well-draining soil.
- Sunlight: Requires at least 6 hours of sunlight but can grow in partial light.
- Temperature: Best growth occurs at 21–30°C, tolerating up to 40°C.
- Pests and Diseases: Protect from pests like leaf miners, aphids, and cutworms using neem oil.
Harvesting Green Amaranth
- Ready for harvest 50–60 days after sowing.
- For continuous harvest, cut stems with scissors, leaving at least 10 cm above the soil.
- Plants mature and flower within 90–120 days in hot temperatures.
Special Features
- Common Names: Chaulai saag, Chaulai bhaji (चौलाई भाजी)
- Scientific Name: Amaranthus viridis
- Height: 60–200 cm
- Flower Colors: Maroon to crimson
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