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Manathakkali Keerai Seeds
Sale price
₹39
Regular price
₹100
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Details
Manathakkali keerai (black nightshade) is a traditional green for kuzhambu, soup and poriyal. Packed by Sri Lakshmi Agro for home, terrace and kitchen gardens.
How to grow
| How to sow | Sow in a seedling tray, then transplant at 4–5 weeks |
| Depth | On the surface; press in lightly or cover with a pinch of fine mix |
| Spacing | 30 cm |
| Germination | 7–15 days |
| Harvest | Pick tender leaves from 45–60 days |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Container | 12 in grow bag |
| Best season | Year-round |
Good to know: Always cook the leaves, and eat only fully ripe black berries; unripe green berries are not edible.
Growing tips
- Use a light, well-draining mix, such as garden soil, cocopeat and vermicompost in equal parts.
- Keep the soil moist but never waterlogged until the seeds sprout.
- Water in the morning or evening, and feed with compost or organic manure every 2–3 weeks once the plants are growing.
- Results depend on season, weather, soil and care.
Details
| Seed family | Leafy green seeds |
| Tamil name | மணத்தக்காளிக் கீரை |
| Brand | Sri Lakshmi Agro |
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