Chukka kura

Chukkakura or Rumex vesicarius looks similar to spinach, with broad dark green leaves and thick stems. Chukka leaves are sour and a bit meatier than spinach and they are triangular in shape. The pungent leaves have a tart, lemony flavor. This variety of sorrel is known as Khatta palak, Ambat chukka, Indian Sorrel and Chukka Kura in various parts of India.

Latin Name: Rumex vesicarius

Planting Guidance: Chukka kura is an annual, and is pollinated by wind.It germinates best in the heat. It prefers well drained soiled and can grow in semi-shade to no shade.

Approx. Seed Count:

• Retail Packet: 60+ Seeds

Seed Treatment

Untreated

Genetics

Open Pollinated

Hindi Name: Chooka चूक,Shatavedhi शतवेधी,Lolika लोलिका

Marathi Name: Amlavetasa आम्लवेतस

Gujrati Name:

Kannada Name: Chukki soppu ಚುಕ್ಕಿ ಸೊಪ್ಪು

Telugu Name: Chukka kura చుక్కకూర

Tamil Name: Cukkan-kirai சுக்கங்கீரை

Bengali Name: bun palung

Malayalam Name: