AMARANTHUS - SPINACH (CHEERA)
Sowing and Germination
Seeds of this crop are very small so handle carefully. Propagation is through seeds. Soak seeds overnight in pseudomonas liquid before sowing to improve germination.The ratio is 20gms :1ltr ( Dissolve 20gms of Pseudomonas in 1 litter water and allow half an hour settle the particles in bottom). Filter the seed using a cotton cloth. Seeds can be sown 1 inch deep in pots or seed trays or directly on the ground. Before sowing mix the seed with River sand. The soil should be kept moist by regular watering. .
Planting the seedling
Seedlings are ready for transplanting in the main field or grow bag when they reach a height of 15cm (four leaves)..Prepare the soil is the very important part in re-plantation. Soil should be well prepared several weeks before planting by adding well rotted manure, compost or any other organic matter and a balanced fertilizer. Lime or dolomite can be added to get the required ph level of the soil.. Take two part of soil and one part of river sand or coir pith and 1 part of bio fertilizer like cow dung or vegetable compost, mix them thoroughly and fill the grow bag. Also add 10 gms of lime powder and neem cake powder. Spraying 20% of Pseudomonas liquid weekly This is helpful to growth and prevent plants from pests and disease.Cow urine and dung are good bio fertilizer for spinach Spinach will start yielding about 45 days after planting.
In case of leaf webber attack spray bio pesticide like kanthi veluthulli layani and paal kaaya layani.How to prepare bio pesticide see BIO PESTICIDE Section.
Health Benefits of Amaranthus
The leaves and the stems are good sources of vitamins and minerals. Amaranthus is a rich source of protein and essential amino acids like lysine, leucine, isoleucine Amaranthus helps in lowering, Cholesterol, control diabetics, help in digestion, lowering the risk of calcium deficiency and preventing from skin diseases.
Varieties
Red: Kannara Local, Arun
Green: Co-1, Co-2, Co-3 and Mohini
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