Amaranth (Thotakura) Seeds (10 Seeds)

Amaranth (Thotakura) is a green leafy vegetable rich in potassium. The leaves of Amaranth are a storehouse for many phytonutrients, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins which contribute immensely to health and wellness. Try our Non-GMO Amaranth Seeds. Also, check out our workshops for more details. 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Number of seeds in a packet – 10

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1. Difficulty Level - Easy
2. Plant Height - 2–4 ft. tall
3. Type – Outdoor
4. Feed - Vermicompost for nutrients every week, Seaweed once a month for greener leaves, and Epsom salt for better blooming once a month
   
5. Watering – 1 - 2 times a week
6. Sunlight – Full sunlight 
7. Germination Time – 1 week
8. Harvesting  Time – 5 weeks
9. Temperature – Best in temperatures between 70 and 85 degrees.
10. Season – Annual
11. Soil- Moist but well-drained

HOW TO GROW AMARANTH FROM SEEDS

1. Take a Growbag and fill it with Cocopeat.
2. Sprinkle the seeds around the Growbag.
   
3. Fill the hole with Cocopeat lightly and spray with water.
   
4. Water 1 - 2 times a week.
5. Seeds will germinate within a week.
6. Full sunlight is needed.

ALTERNATE METHOD

1. Take a Medium Size Pot and add a Potting Mix.
2. If planting in the soil add Neem Cake Powder, Vermicompost, and Seaweed.
   

ALTERNATE NAME

1. Botanical name: Amaranthus viridis
2. Amaranth (thotakura) seed in hindi: Chaulaee ka beej (चौलाई का बीज)
3. Amaranth (thotakura) seed in tamil: Amarant vitai (அமராந்த் விதை)
4. Amaranth (thotakura) seed in telugu: Usiri ginja (ఉసిరి గింజ)
5. Amaranth (thotakura) seed in kannada: Amaranth bija (ಅಮರಂಥ್ ಬೀಜ)
6. Amaranth (thotakura) seed in marathi: Rajagira biyane (राजगिरा बियाणे)
7. Amaranth (thotakura) seed in malayalam: Amaranthu vithu (അമരന്ത് വിത്ത്)