LEAFY GREENUsageAdd tender leaves to salads, soups, juices or composite chapattis. These can also be grown as microgreens
Key ValuesOpen-Pollinated
Heirloom/ Desi
Non-Hybrid
Non-GMO
Non-Treated
Common name Lal Chaulai, Lal Chawli, Red Math
Sowing TimeMar-Apr, July
Sowing Depth1/8" to 1/4"
Plant to Plant Spacing8" to 12"
Germination Time6 to 8 days
Growing TypeUpright small, Bunchy
Ideal Planter SizeMicrogreens - 1" to 2" deep tray
Leafy Green - 6" to 10" deep & 12" to 16" wide container
Ideal Temperature16°C to 25°C
Companion PlantsCucumber, Tomato, Pepper, Sweetcorn
Antagonist PlantsNone
WateringDaily
SunlightPartial shade to full sunlight
FertilizerAny organic fertilizer
Harvest Time15 to 21 days for baby leaves
30 to 50 days for fully grown leaves
NoteAmaranthus leaves can also be grown as microgreens, baby leaf salad greens or full-sized greens