Amaranthus Leaf Seeds

Brand: Oncrop Agro Sciences (Home-a-Garden Series)
Variety: Amaranthus Leaf / Lal Saag - Chaulai (Amaranthus tricolor / Amaranthus dubius)
Nutrient-Rich Leafy Greens: Yields tender, crisp, vibrant red and green leaves packed with iron, calcium, vitamins A, C, and essential dietary fiber.
Continuous Cut-and-Come-Again: Fast-growing green variety that provides multiple harvests throughout the warm season.
Make in India: 100% home-grown seed stock conditioned for Indian climate and soil conditions.

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Amaranthus spp.
Category	Vegetable Seeds / Leafy Greens / Home Garden
Sowing Season	Spring to Monsoon (March to September; Year-round in warm frost-free areas)
Sunlight	Full Sun (Requires 5–6 hours of direct sunlight)
Germination Rate	80%+ tested quality
Germination Time	4 to 8 days
Maturity / Harvest Time	25 to 35 days after sowing

Soil Preparation: Prepare loose, well-draining garden soil enriched with vermicompost or well-rotted manure. Amaranthus prefers well-aerated soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH (6.0–7.5).
Sowing: Sow seeds 0.25 inches deep directly into garden beds, shallow grow bags, or wide pots. Mix tiny seeds with fine sand for even distribution.
Watering: Water gently using a rose sprayer to keep the topsoil consistently moist without washing seeds away. Avoid waterlogging.
Spacing & Care: Thin seedlings to 4–6 inches apart once true leaves appear. Apply a nitrogen-rich liquid organic fertilizer every 10–14 days to encourage rapid leaf regeneration after harvesting.

Ultra-Fast Harvest: Ready for the first harvest in under 4 weeks from sowing.
Heat & Drought Tolerant: Thrives exceptionally well in hot Indian summers when other leafy greens struggle.
Ideal for Container Gardening: Perfect for shallow rectangular grow bags, balcony pots, and kitchen garden beds.