Product Details
Pack Size: 10 g
Germination Time: 2-4 days
Sunlight Requirement: Bright indirect light, 4-6 hours a day (a sunny window is fine)
Ideal Climate for Sowing: Any season indoors; best at 22-30°C
First Harvest: 8-12 days after sowing
Harvest Height: 2-3 inches
Maintenance Required: Low
Ideal Container: Shallow microgreen tray, 2-3 cm of cocopeat or potting mix
About Red Amaranth Microgreens Seeds
Red amaranth gives you tender shoots with deep magenta-red stems and leaves, so a tray of it looks as good as it tastes. The flavour is mild and slightly earthy, much like the amaranth leaves cooked in Indian kitchens. The seeds are tiny, so a little goes a long way.
Benefits / Uses
Ready to cut in about 8 to 12 days
Bright red colour that brightens salads, sandwiches and plates
Mild, earthy taste, good in wraps, dals and stir-fries
Needs no garden, just a tray and a bright window
Easy for beginners and for growing with kids
Sowing and Care for Red Amaranth Microgreens
Sowing: No soaking needed. Sprinkle the seeds thinly and evenly over a moist growing mix. Do not bury them. Press lightly and cover with a very thin layer of mix, or just mist over them.
Watering: Mist with a spray bottle once or twice a day. Keep the mix moist, not soggy.
Light: Once the seeds sprout, keep the tray in bright indirect light and turn it now and then.
Harvesting: Cut just above the soil with clean scissors when the shoots are 2-3 inches tall. See the sowing guide image for step by step instructions.
Precautions While Growing
Sow thinly, as thick patches can turn mouldy
Avoid over-watering and keep the tray where air can move around it
Use a clean tray and fresh growing mix each time
Rinse the harvested greens before eating and store them in the fridge
Other Names
Botanical Name: Amaranthus cruentus / Amaranthus tricolor
Uses in Indian Languages:
Hindi: लाल चौलाई (Lal Chaulai)
Telugu: ఎర్ర తోటకూర (Erra Thotakura)
Tamil: சிவப்பு தண்டுக்கீரை (Sivappu Thandu Keerai)
Kannada: ಕೆಂಪು ಹರಿವೆ ಸೊಪ್ಪು (Kempu Harive Soppu)
Grow Suggestions
Recommended Grow Bag Size
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Are Vanashree seeds suitable for beginners?
Yes. Our seeds are beginner-friendly and ideal for balcony, terrace, and home gardening.
How do I sow these seeds?
Use loose, well-draining soil, sow at the depth recommended for the crop, water gently and keep the pot in suitable light. See the description for details on this product.
Are these seeds suitable for Indian climate conditions?
Our seeds are selected for home gardens across many Indian climates. Check the sowing season listed on this page for the best time to plant.
How should I store seeds before planting?
Store seeds in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and keep the packet sealed after opening.
| Brand | Vanashree Organics |
| Weight | 0.01 kg |