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. Flower color - Green to greenish-red
4. Type - Herb seed
5. Feed - Vermicompost for nutrients every week, Seaweed once a month for greener leaves, and Epsom salt for better blooming once a month
   
6. Watering - 1 - 2 times a week
7. Sunlight - Full sunlight 
8. Germination Time - 1 week
9. Flowering  Time - 5 weeks
10. Suitable Temperature - Best in temperatures between 70 and 85 degrees.
11. Season - Annual
12. Sowing - Preferably in February to April and June to September.
13. Soil - Moist but well-drained

HOW TO GROW AMARANTH FROM SEEDS

1. Take a Seedling Tray and fill it with Cocopeat.
2. Make ½ inch deep hole and put 4 seeds in each hole.
3. Fill the hole with Cocopeat and spray with water using a spray gun or spray bottle.
4. Water on alternate days.
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)