Red Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.), popularly known as Lal Chaulai, is a very nutritious and highly suitable leafy vegetable for kitchen gardening. Rapid growth, quick rejuvenation after each harvesting and high yield in super quick time are its important features. It is cooked and eaten like Spinach. The crop requires 5 to 7 hours of daily sunlight; however it is shade tolerant.
Lights, Water, Action
Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!
Light
Full Sunlight
Watering
Water everyday
Where to grow
Terrace or outdoors
Time Till Harvest
5 weeks
Seasonal Information
All seasons
Growth stages
One step at a time, with a lil water and light.
Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well composted soil
Space the seedlings at 20cm by 15cm
Germination will take place in 6-8 days
Harvest 30-35 days from sowing
Sow, Grow, Reap
Good things take time and care
Sowing
Red Amaranth seeds can be sown throughout the year.
Sow the seeds directly in raised beds or containers.
Use a container with a minimum depth of 8 inches & bigger spread area (according to available space & 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.
Select a container with uniform drainage holes at the bottom.
Fill the container with the selected growing medium.
Red Amaranth seeds are tiny in size. If possible Mix the seeds with fine river sand if growing on large outdoor beds.
Sprinkle the seeds over the container soil medium or a raised bed.
Water the sown seed bed immediately by a light shower with a watering can.
Seeds will germinate within the first six days, or even earlier & tiny seedlings will be visible with first leaves.
Caring
Seedlings when 2-3 cm long are thinned out to a spacing of 3-4 cm between two plants.
Red Amaranth can tolerate full sunlight as well as partial sunlight.
Water your Red Amaranth container / raised bed every day in the form of a light shower with watering. Sprinklers can be placed outdoors.
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.
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.
About 21 days after sowing, Red Amaranth tender 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 Red Amaranth for 4-5 times in intervals of 18 days.
Common Problems
Why is my plant not growing? Red Amaranth plants are very hardy and can tolerate average conditions. They need minimal care. However, too much watering, water logging and heavy clay soils should be avoided. Why are my seedlings falling off? It happens due to fungal infection. To prevent this avoid over watering. And also avoid planting seeds too deep and in a crowded manner. Sow the seeds with enough space to promote air circulation around seedlings.
Spill the tea
All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended
Plants with benefits
The juice extracted from this superfood is helpful in treating diarrhoea. Packed with carbohydrates, vitamins, proteins and minerals, it eases digestion, regulates menstruation flow and helps in weight management.
What you get
This leafy veggie is a treasure trove of iron, vitamins and minerals. High in iron content and dietary fibre, Amaranth is good for anaemic patients. The amino acids called lysine assist in fighting against free radicals.
Green trivia
1.Red dye extracted from its plants could be used as a natural food additive. The dye can also be used in the textile or woollen industry for dyeing.
2.All parts of the Red Amaranthus plant, seed, oil, and leaf can be consumed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Red Amaranth in summers?
Red Amaranth is very efficient at photosynthesis and it also grows better in adverse environmental conditions. Hence it is grown successfully in hot summers and also in humid conditions of monsoon.
What type of planting soil does the crop need?
Amaranth can be grown on a wide variety of soils. However, sandy loam soil is best suited for cultivation. It grows well in coco peat based potting mixtures too,
Can I harvest seeds from my Red Amaranth plant?
If not picked when tender, the Red Amaranth plant starts growing tall with its old leaves & thick stem. It will eventually flower at the top.Red Amaranth plants can be allowed to grow like this to harvest edible ‘Amaranth gains’.
How to grow Red Amaranth microgreens?
If you plan to grow microgreen Amaranth, grow it indoors in flat containers. Sow-scatter the seeds in a crowded manner. You can harvest it in 10-15 days by uprooting the baby plants.
What is Red Amaranthus (Red Math) also popularly known as in India?
Regionally in India, Red Amaranthus (Red Math) is also known as Chauli, chaulai, Thotakura, Harive soppu, Chawli, Thambde bhajji, tambdi bhaji.
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Red Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.), popularly known as Lal Chaulai, is a very nutritious and highly suitable leafy vegetable for kitchen gardening. Rapid growth, quick rejuvenation after each harvesting and high yield in super quick time are its important features. It is cooked and eaten like Spinach. The crop requires 5 to 7 hours of daily sunlight; however it is shade tolerant. 00add-to-cartNoAll Seasons, Monsoon, Summer, Winter250 gm<section class="growthStages section-container">
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<h2>Growth stages</h2>
<p>One step at a time, with a lil water and light.</p>
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<p>Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well composted soil</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-4 pure-u-md-1-3 pure-u-sm-1-3 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Make sure the plant gets partial sunlight" src="/media/wysiwyg/spacing_icon.png" alt="Make sure the plant gets partial sunlight" />
<p>Space the seedlings at 20cm by 15cm</p>
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<p>Germination will take place in 6-8 days</p>
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<p>Harvest 30-35 days from sowing</p>
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<h2>Spill the tea</h2>
<p>All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended</p>
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<div class="asideSection healthier1"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/redamaranthusredmath_hwh1.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
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<h2>Plants with benefits</h2>
<p>The juice extracted from this superfood is helpful in treating diarrhoea. Packed with carbohydrates, vitamins, proteins and minerals, it eases digestion, regulates menstruation flow and helps in weight management.</p>
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<div class="asideSection healthier1 mobileImgShow"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/redamaranthusredmath_hwh2.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
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<h2>What you get</h2>
<p>This leafy veggie is a treasure trove of iron, vitamins and minerals. High in iron content and dietary fibre, Amaranth is good for anaemic patients. The amino acids called lysine assist in fighting against free radicals.</p>
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<div class="asideSection healthier1 mobileImgHide"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/redamaranthusredmath_hwh2.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
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<div class="asideSection healthier1"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/redamaranthusredmath_hwh3.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
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<h2>Green trivia</h2>
<p><b>1.</b>Red dye extracted from its plants could be used as a natural food additive. The dye can also be used in the textile or woollen industry for dyeing.</p>
<p><b>2.</b>All parts of the Red Amaranthus plant, seed, oil, and leaf can be consumed.</p>
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<h1>Frequently Asked Questions</h1>
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<h2>Can I grow Red Amaranth in summers?<span></span></h2>
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<p>Red Amaranth is very efficient at photosynthesis and it also grows better in adverse environmental conditions. Hence it is grown successfully in hot summers and also in humid conditions of monsoon.</p>
</div>
</div>
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<h2>What type of planting soil does the crop need? <span></span></h2>
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<p>Amaranth can be grown on a wide variety of soils. However, sandy loam soil is best suited for cultivation. It grows well in coco peat based potting mixtures too,</p>
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<h2>Can I harvest seeds from my Red Amaranth plant?<span></span></h2>
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<p>If not picked when tender, the Red Amaranth plant starts growing tall with its old leaves & thick stem. It will eventually flower at the top.Red Amaranth plants can be allowed to grow like this to harvest edible ‘Amaranth gains’.</p>
</div>
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<h2>How to grow Red Amaranth microgreens?<span></span></h2>
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<p>If you plan to grow microgreen Amaranth, grow it indoors in flat containers. Sow-scatter the seeds in a crowded manner. You can harvest it in 10-15 days by uprooting the baby plants.</p>
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<h2>What is Red Amaranthus (Red Math) also popularly known as in India?<span></span></h2>
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<p>Regionally in India, Red Amaranthus (Red Math) is also known as Chauli, chaulai, Thotakura, Harive soppu, Chawli, Thambde bhajji, tambdi bhaji.</p>
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<h2>Sow, Grow, Reap</h2>
<p>Good things take time and care</p>
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<h3>Sowing</h3>
<ul>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Red Amaranth seeds can be sown throughout the year. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Sow the seeds directly in raised beds or containers.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Use a container with a minimum depth of 8 inches & bigger spread area (according to available space & requirement) like trays or crates.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Growing medium: 2 part garden soil & 1 part any organic manure or 1 part garden soil, 1 part coco-peat & 1 part Vermicompost.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Select a container with uniform drainage holes at the bottom.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Fill the container with the selected growing medium.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Red Amaranth seeds are tiny in size. If possible Mix the seeds with fine river sand if growing on large outdoor beds.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Sprinkle the seeds over the container soil medium or a raised bed.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Water the sown seed bed immediately by a light shower with a watering can.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Seeds will germinate within the first six days, or even earlier & tiny seedlings will be visible with first leaves. </li></p>
</ul>
</div>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/growing.jpg" alt="Fill the cells/cups with a moist coco-peat medium" title="Fill the cells/cups with a moist coco-peat medium">
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<h3>Caring</h3>
<ul>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Seedlings when 2-3 cm long are thinned out to a spacing of 3-4 cm between two plants.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Red Amaranth can tolerate full sunlight as well as partial sunlight.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Water your Red Amaranth container / raised bed every day in the form of a light shower with watering. Sprinklers can be placed outdoors. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">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.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">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.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">About 21 days after sowing, Red Amaranth tender 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 Red Amaranth for 4-5 times in intervals of 18 days. </li></p>
</ul>
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<h3>Common Problems</h3>
<p><b>Why is my plant not growing?</b><br>
<span>Red Amaranth plants are very hardy and can tolerate average conditions. They need minimal care. However, too much watering, water logging and heavy clay soils should be avoided.</span><br>
<b>Why are my seedlings falling off?</b><br>
<span>It happens due to fungal infection. To prevent this avoid over watering. And also avoid planting seeds too deep and in a crowded manner. Sow the seeds with enough space to promote air circulation around seedlings.</span><br>
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<h2>Lights, Water, Action</h2>
<p>Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!</p>
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<h4>Light </h4>
<p>Full Sunlight</p>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/watering_icon.png"" title="Water Once A Week" alt="Water Once A Week">
<h4>Watering</h4>
<p>Water everyday</p>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/wheretogrow_icon.png" title="Indoor" alt="Indoor">
<h4>Where to grow</h4>
<p>Terrace or outdoors</p>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/timetillharvest_icon.png" title="Average Warmth" alt="Average Warmth">
<h4>Time Till Harvest </h4>
<p>5 weeks</p>
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<h4>Seasonal Information</h4>
<p>All seasons</p>
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