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.

Seeds are packed as the dried seed pod. Each seed pod has multiple seeds inside. Seeds do not need to removed from the pods and can be planted as is. 

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: