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Amaranthus Seeds
Urban Green
Popularly known as ‘slender amaranth’ or ‘green amaranth’, this seed results in a plant which is primarily grown for its leaves. These leaves are a great source of iron and dietary fiber. When cooked, the leaves make for an excellent vegetable for anemic patients. It’s a summer season annual that is widely grown across the world.
Garden Care
Germination Instructions
- Sow the seeds directly into soil placed in pots or growbags.
- Ensure that the planters/pots/growbags used are at least 6 inches deep.
- The seeds germinate 5-8 days after sowing.
Maintenance Instructions
- It takes 25-30 days for leaves to reach the point of harvest
- It can take cuttings for upto 2 crops.
- Protect the plants with shade cloth if the weather is extremely hot.
Features
| CATEGORIES | DESCRIPTION |
| Botanical Name | Amaranthus Viridis |
| Origin | North America, Asia, Africa |
| Climate | Tropical |
| Usage | Food, dyes |
| Height | 60 to 80 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Propagation | Seed, Flower |
| Pests & Diseases | Aphids and leaf miners |
| Country of Origin of Product | India |
| Quantity | 8 g seeds |
