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

If you are ready for growing amaranth from seed and want to know how to grow red amaranth at home or when to harvest amaranth leaves and other things like amaranth container size, best soil for red amaranth, etc. then your all doubts will be clear after reading the information.

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About this item

• Number of Red amaranth seeds (lal 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: 0.5 cm
• Germination time: 4 to 10 days 
• Germination temperature: 18-27°C
• Harvesting: 45-60 days
• Plant vigor: Bushy Plants, Numerous Side Branches

What size grow bag is best for Red amaranth?

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

Red Amaranth Growing Season In India

Red Amaranth can grow in any season throughout the year but it grows quickly from the 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 Red Amaranth

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

Red Amaranth Seeds Sowing Method

Select a pot/grow bag and fill them with a sowing medium. Spread the red 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 red amaranth seed does not need light to germinate. It will germinate within 6-10 days.

How To Fertilize Red Amaranth

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

Red Amaranth Plant Care Tips

Water – Red amaranth needs average water, give 2-2.5 cm water per week but the soil should be moist, not soggy.
Soil – Use loamy soil, nutrient-rich, and well-drainage soil for planting red amaranth.
Sunlight – Red 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 of 21-30°C but it can tolerate temperatures up to 40°C.
Common pests and disease – Red 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 red amaranth plants.

Red Amaranth Plants Harvesting Time

• Red amaranth will be ready to harvest after 45-60 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.
• If you want to re-grow your red amaranth plant then use a sharp knife or scissors then cut the stems, and leave at least 10 cm above the soil surface.

Red Amaranth Plants Special Features

• Common name – Blood amaranth, red math, and lal bhaji (लाल भाजी)
• Scientific name - Amaranthus cruentus
• Height – Above 180 cm 
• Flower color – Red, pink, or purple

FAQ

Why are my red amaranth seeds not germinating?

Leafy vegetable red amaranth seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like sowing seeds too deep in the soil, over watering, or under watering.

Why is my red amaranth getting wilting?

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

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