Description
- The leafy veggie is a treasure trove of iron, vitamins and minerals. The juice extracted from this superfood is helpful in treating diarrhoea. Packed with carbohydrates, vitamins, proteins and minerals, it eases digestion, regulates menstruation flow. High in iron content and dietary fibre, Amaranth is good for anaemic patients. The amino acids called lysine assist in fighting against free radicals.
- Sowing method: Seeds are sown directly in raised beds or containers. Growing container: Use a shallow container with a minimum depth of 5 inches & bigger spread area (according to available space & your requirement) like Trays or crates. Growing medium: 2 part garden soil & 1 part any organic manure or 1 part garden soil, 1 part coco peat & 1 part Vermicompost.
- Manuring: As mentioned earlier, add good quality organic manure in the soil with 2:1 ratio before sowing seeds. Organic manure can be well rotten cow dung manure, farmyard manure, compost or vermicompost. Plant care: Always look for the early signs of any insect/fungal/ any other infections. Spray appropriate medicines as soon as any symptoms of such diseases are spotted.
- Sunlight: Amaranth can tolerate full sunlight as well as partial sunlight. Watering technique: Water your green Amaranth container / raised bed every day in the form of a light shower with a watering can. Sprinklers can be placed outdoors.
- Harvesting: About 21 days after sowing, muai keerai leaves can be harvested by cutting them using a scissor and leaving the basal stem of the plant for the next harvest. This way you can harvest Mulai keerai for 4-5 times in intervals of 18 days.
Traditional Mulai Keerai Green Seeds (Pack of 2500)
