Only for Organic – Red Spinach Seeds 🌿
Red Spinach, also known as Amaranthus, is a nutritious and vibrant leafy vegetable with tender red leaves that add a splash of color to your meals. It is commonly used in salads, stir-fries, soups, and Indian dishes. Red spinach is easy to grow, thrives in warm climates, and offers a quick harvest.
How to Grow Red Spinach:
✔ Sowing & Germination:
- Sowing Depth: Plant seeds ¼ - ½ inch deep in well-drained, fertile soil.
- Spacing: Maintain 4-6 inches between plants for healthy growth.
- Ideal Temperature: Best germination at 20°C - 30°C.
- Germination Time: Seeds sprout within 5-10 days.
✔ Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade (at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily).
- Soil Type: Grows best in loamy, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, avoiding overwatering to prevent root rot.
✔ Care & Maintenance:
- Fertilization: Use organic compost or nitrogen-rich fertilizer to encourage lush foliage.
- Thinning: Thin seedlings after germination to avoid overcrowding.
- Pest & Disease Control: Keep an eye out for aphids, caterpillars, and leaf miners; use organic pesticides if needed.
✔ Harvesting:
- Time to Harvest: Ready in 30-40 days when leaves reach 4-6 inches.
- Harvesting Tip: Pick outer leaves first, allowing the plant to continue growing.
- Storage: Store fresh leaves in the refrigerator for up to a week.