Mulai Keerai Seeds – Green Amaranth

Mulai Keerai · Heirloom · Organically Grown · Non-GMO · Origin: South India Plant Profile Botanical Name: Amaranthus viridis Common Name: Mulai Keerai / Mulaikeerai Type: Green Amaranth Crop: Leafy vegetable Leaf Color: Bright to medium green Plant Habit: Upright, fast-growing leafy green Season: Warm-season crop Sun: Full sun to partial shade Harvest: Young, tender leaves and stems Garden Use: Home gardens, raised beds, and containers International & Regional Names Green Amaranth (English) Mulai Keerai / Mulaikeerai (Tamil) Thotakura (Telugu) Cheera (Malayalam) Dantina Soppu (Kannada) Chaulai (Hindi) Why Grow Mulai Keerai? Traditional South Indian leafy green with mild, versatile flavor Fast-growing and well-suited to warm-weather home gardens Tender leaves and soft young stems cook quickly Provides repeated harvests — pick as needed throughout the season Culinary & Traditional Uses Mulai Keerai Masiyal (mashed greens with garlic and spices) Keerai Kootu (greens with lentils and coconut) Keerai Poriyal (stir-fried greens with coconut) Keerai Kadaiyal (greens cooked with dal) Soups, dal preparations, and everyday Indian cooking How to Grow Sow seeds directly into prepared, well-draining soil after temperatures have warmed Sow shallowly — amaranth seeds are very small; cover with a thin layer of soil Keep seedbed consistently moist during germination Thin seedlings as needed to allow healthy growth Harvest young leaves and shoots as needed, or harvest whole young plants for cooking What NOT To Do Do not sow too deeply — seeds are tiny and need light to germinate Do not allow soil to dry out during germination — consistent moisture is essential Do not wait too long to harvest — older plants become tough and less palatable Seed Quality Promise Carefully packed in small batches at Inherited Seeds Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO Seeds are intended for planting. Perfect For South Indian and Tamil home cooks and gardeners Heirloom and cultural variety enthusiasts Home gardens, raised beds, and containers Anyone seeking authentic Indian leafy green varieties