Amaranthus-Mulai Keerai

Mulai keerai is a type of Amaranthus variety, or Amaranthus blitum that is grown for the leaves when young for poriyal, stir fry or masiyal. Later the stems can also be used (Thandu keerai) in a number of succulent disches. Mulai keerai is a rich source of dietary fiber, calcium, protein, iron, vitamin A, B2, B6, C and some other essential nutrients. The leaves of mulai keerai have many medicinal qualities.

Latin Name: Amaranthus blitum

Planting Guidance: Thrives in temperatures between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit; needs at least six hours of direct sunlight. Stagger its planting every two to three weeks to ensure continued production, beginning a week or two after the last frost date in your region. Plant them 10 to 18 inches apart.

Approx. Seed Count:

• Retail Packet: 100 seeds

Seed Treatment

Untreated

Genetics

Open Pollinated

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Kannada Name: Kirukasale

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