Red Amaranthus Seeds (Desi) ఎర్ర‌తోట‌కూర ( Thotakura )

Product Description

• Germination Time: 7-14 days
• Sunlight Requirement: 6-8 hours per day, in full sun
• Ideal Climate for Sowing: All season crop; suitable for summer and rainy seasons (avoid extreme winter)
• Plant Height: 3-4 feet
• Organic Fertilizer Requirement: 1-2 cups of decomposed cow dung or vermicompost per plant per week
• Life Span: 6-8 months
• Ideal Growing Temperature: 24-35°C
• Harvesting Time: 45-60 days after sowing
• Maintenance Required: Moderate
• Ideal Grow Bag Size: 12x12 grow bag, 12x24 grow bag, 24x24x12 rectangular grow bag, 36x24x12 grow bed
• Number of Seeds: 100+

Specifications of Red Amaranthus Seeds (Desi)

Red Amaranthus, known locally as ఎర్రతోటకూర (Thotakura), is a leafy vegetable highly valued for its nutritional benefits. It is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, calcium, iron, and dietary fibers. These open-pollinated seeds ensure you can save seeds from your harvest for future planting.

Planting and Care for Red Amaranthus

• Sowing Red Amaranthus Seeds: Sow seeds in well-drained soil, lightly covering them with a thin layer of soil. Maintain moist soil until germination.
• Growing Red Amaranthus: Requires warm weather and regular watering. Ensure good soil drainage to prevent waterlogging. Protect young seedlings from intense sunlight until established.
• Harvesting Red Amaranthus: Harvest leaves as needed once they reach a suitable size, typically 45-60 days after sowing.

Precautions While Growing Red Amaranthus

• Use fertile soil with good water retention and a pH level around 6.0-7.0.
• Monitor for pests like aphids and caterpillars, treating with organic pesticides as necessary.
• Control fungal diseases by ensuring adequate air circulation around plants and avoiding overhead watering.

Other Names

• Botanical Name: Amaranthus tricolor
• English: Red Amaranthus
• Telugu: ఎర్రతోటకూర (Thotakura)
• Hindi: रेड अमरन्थस (Lal Chaulai)

No. of Red Amaranthus Seeds in a Packet

• 5-10Gms seeds