Spinach Green Seeds / Green Spinach ఆకుపచ్చ పాలకూర ( Palakura )

Product Description

• Germination Time: 7-14 days
• Sunlight Requirement: 6-8 hours per day, in full sun
• Ideal Climate for Sowing: All season crop; can be grown in cool to warm weather, avoid extreme heat
• Plant Height: Up to 12 inches
• Organic Fertilizer Requirement: 1-2 cups of compost or vermicompost per plant per week
• Life Span: 2-3 months
• Ideal Growing Temperature: 15-25°C
• Harvesting Time: 30-45 days after sowing
• Maintenance Required: Low to moderate
• Ideal Grow Bag Size: 12x12 grow bag, 18x12x9 rectangular grow bag, 24x18 round grow bag, 24x19 round grow bag
• Number of Seeds: 100+

Specifications of Green Spinach Seeds

Green Spinach, also known as ఆకుపచ్చ పాలకూర (Palakura) in Telugu, is a nutritious leafy vegetable grown for its tender leaves. It thrives in cool to warm climates and can be cultivated in grow bags, pots, or garden beds. Adequate spacing ensures good air circulation, reducing the risk of fungal diseases.

Benefits / Uses of Green Spinach

• Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, iron, calcium, and dietary fiber
• Promotes healthy vision, boosts immunity, and aids in digestion
• Versatile in cooking, used fresh in salads, cooked in various dishes, or blended into smoothies

Planting and Care for Green Spinach

• Sowing Green Spinach Seeds: Plant seeds in well-draining soil, covering them lightly with soil. Keep soil consistently moist during germination.
• Growing Green Spinach: Requires regular watering to keep soil evenly moist. Provide shade in hot climates to prevent bolting (premature flowering). Thin seedlings to prevent overcrowding.
• Harvesting Green Spinach: Harvest outer leaves when young and tender, leaving the center leaves to continue growing. Cut leaves near the base to encourage regrowth.

Precautions While Growing Green Spinach

• Use nutrient-rich soil with good drainage and a pH of 6.0-7.5.
• Protect from pests like aphids and diseases such as leaf spot by practicing crop rotation and using organic pesticides if necessary.
• Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Common Problems and Solutions

• Susceptibility to pests like aphids and diseases such as downy mildew. Control with neem oil or insecticidal soap.
• Yellowing leaves may indicate nutrient deficiencies; amend soil with organic fertilizers as needed.

Other Names

• Botanical Name: Spinacia oleracea L.
• Telugu: ఆకుపచ్చ పాలకూర (Palakura)
• English: Green Spinach

No. of Green Spinach Seeds in a Packet

• 100+ seeds