| Crop Detail Amaranth is the name given to a group of approximately 70 species of annual or short-lived perennial plants in the genus Amaranthus including several species of aggressive edible weeds native to the US such as Amaranthus retroflexus (redroot pigweed). Amaranths are branching broad-leaved plants with egg-shaped or rhombic leaves which may be smooth or covered in tiny hairs. The leaves have prominent veins, can be green or red in color and have long petioles. The plants produce single flowers on terminal spikes which typically red to purple in color. Amaranths can reach up to 2.5 m (6.6 ft) in height and are usually grown as annuals, harvested after one growing season. Amaranth may also be referred to as Chinese spinach and their origin is unclear due to their worldwide distribution. |
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| Major/Minor | Minor |
|---|---|
| Temporary/Permanent | Temporary |
| Category | Agriculture Extension |
| Type | Ornamentals |
| Climate | Sub Tropical |
| Water Method | Irrigated |
| Duration | Annual |
| Economic Type | Cash Crop |
| Growing Season | Kharif / Rainy / Monsoon Crops |
Managements
Fertilizer
Land Preparation
Sowing Method
Sowing Time
Row - Row Distance
Plant - Plant Distance
Irrigation
Harvesting
Thrashing
Pruning
Cutting
Spraying
Climate
Storage
Marketing
Rouging
Inter Cropping
Seed Soaking
Pests, Weeds, Diseases & Disorders
Sucking Pests
Weeds
Fungal Diseases
Seed Varieties
| Name | Seed Rate |
|---|---|
| .PUSA KESAR, | .1 kg per acre |
| .PUSA RED | . |
| ARKA KESHAV | . |