Red amaranth (lal bhaji) Seeds - 5g (लाल चौलाई भाजी के बीज)

🌱 Red Amaranth Growing Season in India

Red Amaranth (Chaulai) can be grown throughout the year, but it grows fastest in warm weather.

✅ Best growing seasons:

• Summer: February to April ☀️
  
• Rainy/Monsoon: June to July 🌧️
  

Red amaranth thrives in warm temperatures between 20°C to 35°C and can tolerate slightly higher or lower temperatures.

🌿 How to Grow Red Amaranth

Red amaranth seeds should be directly sown because the plant grows quickly and does not need transplanting.

• Best germination temperature: 18–27°C
  
• Suitable for pots, grow bags, and garden beds
  
• Fast-growing leafy vegetable in warm climates 🌱
  

🪴 Red Amaranth Seeds Sowing Method

1. Select a pot or grow bag with good drainage.
   
2. Fill it with a loose, nutrient-rich sowing medium.
   
3. Spread red amaranth seeds evenly on the surface.
   

Cover seeds with a thin layer of soil.

1. Spray water lightly and keep soil moist.
   
2. Keep the pot in a shaded area, as seeds do not need light to germinate.
   

⏳ Seeds usually germinate in 6–10 days.

🌿 How to Fertilize Red Amaranth

• Apply nitrogen-rich liquid fertilizer after germination for healthy leaf growth.
  
• Avoid excess nitrogen, as it can make the plants leggy and weak.
  

✅ Best options:

• Compost tea
  
• Vermicompost liquid
  
• Mustard cake liquid
  

🌼 Red Amaranth Plant Care Tips

Water

• Needs regular watering
  
• Give around 2–2.5 cm water per week
  
• Keep soil moist but not soggy
  

Soil

• Use loamy, well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
  
• Add compost for better growth
  

Sunlight

• Tolerates full sun and partial shade
  
• Provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight for best growth ☀️
  

Temperature

• 
  Best growth: 21–30°C
  
• 
  Can tolerate temperatures up to 40°C 🌡️
  

🐛 Common Pests & Diseases

Red amaranth may be attacked by:

• 
  Leaf miners
  
• 
  Leaf rollers
  
• 
  Cutworms
  
• 
  Aphids
  
• 
  Flea beetles
  
• 
  Mites
  

🛡 Control:

Spray neem oil regularly to protect plants naturally.

🌾 Red Amaranth Harvesting Time

• 
  Ready to harvest in 45–60 days after sowing
  
• 
  In high temperatures, plants may flower in 90–120 days
  

✅ For continuous harvesting:

• 
  Cut stems with scissors or a sharp knife ✂️
  
• 
  Leave at least 10 cm above the soil surface
  
• 
  New shoots will regrow for the next harvest 🌱