Chaulai Green Amaranth (Hari bhaji) Seeds (चौलाई भाजी के बीज)

Leafy vegetable green amaranth is very easy to grow at home. If you are ready for growing amaranth from seed and want to know how to grow green amaranth at home or when to harvest amaranth leaves and other things like amaranth container size, best soil for green amaranth, etc. then your all doubts will be clear after reading the information. Buy the Best Quality green amaranth or Chaulai bhaji Seeds Online at the best price in India from www.organicbazar.net with a high germination rate.

About this item

• Number of Chaulai seeds (Hari bhaji ke beej): 5g/5000 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Growing season: Throughout the year (Except May)
• Sowing method: Direct
• Seeds sowing depth: 1/4 inch 
• Germination Time: 4 to 10 days from sowing
• Germination temperature: 18-27°C
• Harvesting: 50-60 days
• Plant vigor: Bushy Plants, Numerous Side Branches

What size grow bag is best for Chaulai?

• 24 x 6 Inch (W*H)
• 18 x 6 Inch (W*H)
• 24 x 9 Inch (W*H)
• 24 x 12 Inch (W*H)

Green Amaranth Growing Season In India

Amaranth or Chaulai saag can grow in any season throughout the year but it grows quickly from summer season (February-April) And Rainy Season june-July. Green amaranth love warm weather and grow very fast in hot climates. Green amaranth (Chaulai) thrives in warm temperatures between (20°C to 35°C) and can tolerate slightly higher or lower temperatures.

How To Grow Green Amaranth

Green amaranth seeds should be sown directly rather than transplanted. Green amaranth grows very fast in a warm climate and the best germination temperature is 18 to 27℃.

Green Amaranth Seeds Sowing Method

Select a pot/grow bag and fill them with potting soil mix. Spread the green amaranth seeds on it, then covered a thin layer of soil above the seeds. Give light water through a water sprayer and keep the soil moist. Keep the pot in a shaded area because green amaranth seed does not need light to germinate. It will germinate within 6-10 days.

How To Fertilize Green Amaranth

Use nitrogen-rich liquid fertilizer after seeds germination but excessive nitrogen can cause the plants to become leggy and less suitable for harvesting.

Green Amaranth Plant Care Tips

Water – Green amaranth needs average water, give 1-inch water per week but the soil should be moist, not soggy.
Soil – Use loamy soil, nutrient-rich, and well drainage soil for better growth of green amaranth plants.
Sunlight – Green amaranth can tolerate full sun as well as partial light, give at least 6 hours of direct sunlight for better growth.
Temperature – Amaranth grows best in temperatures between 21-30℃ but it can tolerate temperatures up to 40°C.
Common pests and disease – Green amaranth plant is damaged by some foliar insects like leaf miners, leaf rollers, cutworms, aphids, flea beetles, and mites. To control these pests use organic pesticide neem oil in green amaranth plants.

Green Amaranth Plants Harvesting Time

• Green amaranth will be ready to harvest after 50-60 days from seed sowing. Amaranth matures and starts flowering within 90-120 days when temperatures are high.
• You can harvest amaranth at various stages of plant growth, depending on your plan.

Green Amaranth Plants Special Features

• Common name – Chaulai saag, Chaulai Bhaji (चौलाई भाजी)
• Scientific name - Amaranthus viridis
• Height – Above 6 feet
• Flower color – Maroon to crimson

FAQ

Why are my green amaranth seeds not germinating?

Green amaranth seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, sowing seeds too deep in the soil, over watering, or under watering.

Why is my green amaranth getting wilting?

Overwatering is the main reason behind wilting; so avoid overwatering and keep the soil moist.