Green Amaranthus is popularly called rajgira in Hindi and chaulai in Marathi. This is a popular leafy vegetable that is stewed and consumed. The nutritional profile of green Amaranthus is similar to spinach, an abundance of protein, calcium, iron and vitamin C. These plants are relatively easy to grow and healthy.
Lights, Water, Action
Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!
Light
Full Sunlight
Watering
Water everyday
Where to grow
Balcony or terrace
Time Till Harvest
5 weeks
Seasonal Information
All seasons
Growth stages
One step at a time, with a lil water and light.
Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well composted soil
Space the seeds at 20cm by 15 cm
Germination will take place in 6-8 days
Harvest in 30-35 days from sowing
Sow, Grow, Reap
Good things take time and care
Sowing
Fill a well-draining container with 2 part Garden Soil & 1 part any Organic Manure or 1 part garden soil, 1 part Coco Peat & 1 part Vermicompost.
Mix the Amaranth seeds with fine river sand and sprinkle the mix on the soil bed.
Water lightly with an even shower, ensuring that the seeds do not get watered away.
Water the growing medium every day to ensure tjhat ot pdes not dry out.
The seeds will germinate in the first 6-8 days and the seedlings will make an appearance in 10-15 days from sowing.
Caring
Amaranth grows in both full and partial sunlight and needs watering everyday in the form of light shower with a watering can or sprinkler system
Spray it with organic pesticide spray, like neem oil, when leaves start to show as a preventive measure against infestations.
Tender Amaranthus leaves can be harvested 20-25 days from growing by cutting the leaves one inch above the soil bed. The next harvesting can be done after 18-20 days when new leaves grow out.
If left unharvested, the Amaranthus plant can grow tall to flower and harvest amaranth grains, that are edible.
Please note that leafy vegetables need at least 3 - 4 hours or proper sun every day.
Common Problems
Why is my Amaranthus plant not growing? Improper growing conditions such as a growing medium deficit in nutrients or improper spacing between the plants can harm the growth of your Amaranth. Make sure you use a good growing medium when planting the seeds. Why are my Amaranthus seedlings turning soft and wilting? Damping off could be the reason why your seedlings are wilting. Damping off is a disease which is most severe under conditions of high moisture , overcrowding and poor ventilation. Damping off leads to wilting of seedlings and these seedlings eventually die. Spray fungicides on young seedlings to avoid damping off. Why are my Amaranthus seedlings not germinating? Improper growing conditions like over watering/ under watering, not enough sunlight or sowing in the seeds too deep can all affect the germination process of your amaranth seeds. Make sure you are following the sowing and growing instructions correctly to ensure successful germination.
Spill the tea
All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended
Plants with benefits
An integral part of Indian vegetarian food menu, they can be used in a variety of ways. Amaranthus leaves are so high in vitamin A, which is the antioxidant vitamin, that it meets 97% of your Daily Recommended value in a single cup. Green Amaranthus has been used in ancient Ayurveda to treat diarrhoea. It is high in iron content because of which it is helpful to people with anaemia. Because of its high dietary fibre amount, it may reduce cholesterol risks.
What you get
Amaranthus leaves have only 28 calories in a cup consisting of 2.79g protein, 5.43g carbohydrate, negligible fat, calcium in 27.60% of Recommended Daily Value, iron in 37% or RDV, potassium at 18% RDV and magnesium at 17% RDV. Besides these the Amaranthus green also contains various vitamins and amino acids
Green trivia
1.Amaranthus has two varieties – green and red
2.Amaranthus green has the highest concentration of vitamin K amongst all leafy vegetables.
3.Amaranthus green is sometimes called pigweed.
4.Amaranthus green was cultivated by Aztec as far back as 8000 years ago.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I water green Amaranthus?
Water your green Amaranthus when the top layer of soil is dry.
When should I fertilise mygreen Amaranthus?
Feed the green Amaranthus once in six weeks with a balanced 10-10-10 fertiliser.
Which is the best season to sowgreen Amaranthus seeds?
Sow Amaranthus seeds at the start of summer, in April or May.
What is Green Amaranthus (Green Math) also known as?
Green Amaranthus (Green Math) is commonly known as Slender Amaranth, Green Amaranth and regionally in India it is also known as Chaulai, Chawli bhaji.
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<p>One step at a time, with a lil water and light.</p>
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<p>Space the seeds at 20cm by 15 cm</p>
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<p>Germination will take place in 6-8 days</p>
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<p>Harvest in 30-35 days from sowing</p>
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<h2>Spill the tea</h2>
<p>All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended</p>
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<h2>Plants with benefits</h2>
<p>An integral part of Indian vegetarian food menu, they can be used in a variety of ways. Amaranthus leaves are so high in vitamin A, which is the antioxidant vitamin, that it meets 97% of your Daily Recommended value in a single cup. Green Amaranthus has been used in ancient Ayurveda to treat diarrhoea. It is high in iron content because of which it is helpful to people with anaemia. Because of its high dietary fibre amount, it may reduce cholesterol risks. </p>
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<h2>What you get</h2>
<p>Amaranthus leaves have only 28 calories in a cup consisting of 2.79g protein, 5.43g carbohydrate, negligible fat, calcium in 27.60% of Recommended Daily Value, iron in 37% or RDV, potassium at 18% RDV and magnesium at 17% RDV. Besides these the Amaranthus green also contains various vitamins and amino acids</p>
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<h2>Green trivia</h2>
<p><b>1.</b>Amaranthus has two varieties – green and red</p>
<p><b>2.</b>Amaranthus green has the highest concentration of vitamin K amongst all leafy vegetables. </p>
<p><b>3.</b>Amaranthus green is sometimes called pigweed.</p>
<p><b>4.</b>Amaranthus green was cultivated by Aztec as far back as 8000 years ago.</p>
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<h1>Frequently Asked Questions</h1>
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<h2>How often should I water green Amaranthus?<span></span></h2>
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<p>Water your green Amaranthus when the top layer of soil is dry.</p>
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<h2>When should I fertilise mygreen Amaranthus?<span></span></h2>
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<p>Feed the green Amaranthus once in six weeks with a balanced 10-10-10 fertiliser.</p>
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<h2>Which is the best season to sowgreen Amaranthus seeds?<span></span></h2>
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<h2>What is Green Amaranthus (Green Math) also known as?<span></span></h2>
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<p>Green Amaranthus (Green Math) is commonly known as Slender Amaranth, Green Amaranth and regionally in India it is also known as Chaulai, Chawli bhaji.</p>
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<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Fill a well-draining container with 2 part Garden Soil & 1 part any Organic Manure or 1 part garden soil, 1 part Coco Peat & 1 part Vermicompost.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Mix the Amaranth seeds with fine river sand and sprinkle the mix on the soil bed. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Water lightly with an even shower, ensuring that the seeds do not get watered away.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Water the growing medium every day to ensure tjhat ot pdes not dry out.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">The seeds will germinate in the first 6-8 days and the seedlings will make an appearance in 10-15 days from sowing.</li></p>
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<h3>Caring</h3>
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<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Amaranth grows in both full and partial sunlight and needs watering everyday in the form of light shower with a watering can or sprinkler system</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Spray it with organic pesticide spray, like neem oil, when leaves start to show as a preventive measure against infestations.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Tender Amaranthus leaves can be harvested 20-25 days from growing by cutting the leaves one inch above the soil bed. The next harvesting can be done after 18-20 days when new leaves grow out.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">If left unharvested, the Amaranthus plant can grow tall to flower and harvest amaranth grains, that are edible.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Please note that leafy vegetables need at least 3 - 4 hours or proper sun every day.</li></p>
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<h3>Common Problems</h3>
<p><b>Why is my Amaranthus plant not growing?</b><br>
<span>Improper growing conditions such as a growing medium deficit in nutrients or improper spacing between the plants can harm the growth of your Amaranth. Make sure you use a good growing medium when planting the seeds. </span><br>
<b>Why are my Amaranthus seedlings turning soft and wilting?</b><br>
<span>Damping off could be the reason why your seedlings are wilting. Damping off is a disease which is most severe under conditions of high moisture , overcrowding and poor ventilation. Damping off leads to wilting of seedlings and these seedlings eventually die. Spray fungicides on young seedlings to avoid damping off. </span><br>
<b>Why are my Amaranthus seedlings not germinating?</b><br>
<span> Improper growing conditions like over watering/ under watering, not enough sunlight or sowing in the seeds too deep can all affect the germination process of your amaranth seeds. Make sure you are following the sowing and growing instructions correctly to ensure successful germination. </span></p>
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<h2>Lights, Water, Action</h2>
<p>Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!</p>
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<p>Water everyday</p>
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<h4>Time Till Harvest </h4>
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<h4>Seasonal Information</h4>
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