Red Amaranthus Seeds
Details
Red amaranthus (sivappu thandu keerai) has colourful red leaves and stems that are as good to cook as to look at. Packed by Sri Lakshmi Agro for home, terrace and kitchen gardens.
How to grow
| How to sow | Sow directly where it will grow – scatter thinly (mix the seeds with fine sand) |
| Depth | Just cover with a thin layer of soil |
| Spacing | Thin to 5–10 cm apart |
| Germination | 3–5 days |
| Harvest | Cut or pull from about 20–30 days |
| Sunlight | Full sun (4–6 hours or more) |
| Container | Tray or grow bag at least 6 in (15 cm) deep |
| Best season | Year-round; avoid the heaviest rain weeks |
Good to know: Harvest young for the most tender leaves.
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
| Packet weight | About 2 g |
| Seeds per packet | About 2,400 seeds |
| Seed family | Leafy green seeds |
| Tamil name | சிவப்புத் தண்டுக்கீரை |
| Packs | 1 packet, 100 g pouch |
| Brand | Sri Lakshmi Agro |
Quality & Storage
Every product is checked and packed by Sri Lakshmi Agro in Chennai. Store seed packets in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and sow before the date on the pack. Keep fertilisers, manures and bio-inputs sealed after opening, and out of reach of children and pets.
Delivery & Help
Orders are packed and dispatched from Chennai. Delivery charges are shown at checkout before you pay. For bulky items such as 25–50 kg soil and manure bags, vermi beds and plant stands, we may arrange local transport and will contact you. Need help choosing? Email us at srilakshmiagro26@gmail.com.
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