Amaranth Red Cholai Seeds

About Amaranth Red Cholai Seeds

Lal cholai — an amaranth saag with red-purple leaves; grows fast in the heat.

• Botanical name: Amaranthus species
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 4-8 days at 22-30C under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 0.5–1 cm — very small seeds; cover only lightly.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 4-8 days at 22-30C.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: 2–3 times a week; keep the soil lightly moist and the leaves stay tender.
• Soil: Any well-drained soil with compost; pH 6.0-7.5
• Temperature: 22–35°C — suited to Indian heat.
• Fertiliser: A light nitrogen feed after every cutting.

Sowing season in India

February–September — a summer and monsoon crop. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Leaf-eating caterpillars in the monsoon. Stem rot from overwatering.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.