{"product_id":"sorrel-leaves-seeds-for-home-growing","title":"Sorrel Leaves Seeds – Desi Chukka Kura Variety | Ambat Chukka\/Puliyarai | High Germination for Home Gardening","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGermination Time: 6-10 days\u003cbr\u003eSunlight Requirement: 5-7 hours per day, full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003eIdeal Climate for Sowing: Warm season crop; grows well in summer and monsoon\u003cbr\u003ePlant Height: 1-1.5 feet\u003cbr\u003eOrganic Fertilizer Requirement: 1-2 cups of decomposed cow dung or vermicompost per plant, every 2-3 weeks\u003cbr\u003eLife Span: Annual, fast-growing leafy green\u003cbr\u003eIdeal Growing Temperature: 22-32°C\u003cbr\u003eFirst Harvest: 35-45 days after sowing\u003cbr\u003eMaintenance Required: Low\u003cbr\u003eIdeal Grow Bag Size: 10x10 grow bag, 12x12 grow bag\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications of Desi Sorrel Leaves (Chukka Kura) Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis Desi Sorrel variety, known as Chukka Kura, produces tangy, sour-tasting leaves widely used in Andhra and Telangana cuisine, particularly in chukkakura pappu (dal) and traditional chutneys. Known for its distinctive tartness, this hardy leafy green thrives in warm weather and offers repeated harvests through regular leaf-picking, similar in use to Gongura but with its own distinct flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits \/ Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSignature tangy, sour flavor, essential for chukkakura pappu and chutneys\u003cbr\u003eHardy, heat-tolerant plant well-suited to Indian summers\u003cbr\u003eContinuous harvest through regular leaf-picking over the season\u003cbr\u003eLow-maintenance, beginner-friendly Desi variety\u003cbr\u003eAdds tart flavor variety to home-cooked dals and curries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care for Sorrel Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSowing: Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in well-drained soil or grow bags. Keep soil consistently moist during germination.\u003cbr\u003eGrowing: Water regularly, especially during hot weather, to keep the plant vigorous. Thin seedlings once established to allow proper spacing and airflow.\u003cbr\u003eHarvesting: Begin harvesting leaves 35-45 days after sowing by picking outer leaves or tender shoots — regular harvesting encourages bushier growth and a longer productive season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions While Growing Sorrel Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWater consistently in hot weather to prevent wilting and leaf toughness\u003cbr\u003eWatch for aphids and leaf-eating pests; use organic pest control methods where needed\u003cbr\u003eHarvest regularly to encourage continued leaf production\u003cbr\u003eAvoid excess use in very large quantities in cooking due to natural oxalic acid content common to sorrel varieties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem\u003eRumex vesicarius\u003c\/em\u003e (also referred to regionally under \u003cem\u003eHibiscus cannabinus\u003c\/em\u003e types in some sorrel varieties — confirm with your specific seed source)\u003cbr\u003eUses in Indian Languages:\u003cbr\u003eTelugu: చుక్క కూర (Chukka Kura)\u003cbr\u003eHindi: अम्बत चुक्का (Ambat Chukka)\u003cbr\u003eTamil: புளியரை (Puliyarai)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vanashree Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53239979638944,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/2234\/5376\/files\/Sorrel_Leaves.png?v=1785678494","url":"https:\/\/www.vanashreeorganics.com\/products\/sorrel-leaves-seeds-for-home-growing","provider":"Vanashree Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}