Green Amaranthus Blitum/Mulai Keerai

🌱 QUANTITY: 500+ Seeds
⏳ SEED TO HARVEST: 30–45 days
🌿 SOWING METHOD: Direct sow
🏞️ SOWING TIME (PLAINS): Year-round, including harsh summers
🌄 SOWING TIME (HILLS): March-September 
☀️ LIGHT REQUIREMENT: Full sunlight; Partial shade during summer

Green Amaranthus Blitum, fondly known as Mulai Keerai in South India, is one of the oldest cultivated leafy greens, with origins tracing back to Asia, Africa, and the Mediterranean. Grown for centuries as a nourishing everyday green, it holds a special place in Indian kitchens and gardens.

The tender green leaves have a mild, earthy flavor with a soft texture that blends beautifully with spices. From simple keerai poriyal and dals to refreshing stir-fries and curries, this heirloom green adds both taste and nutrition to the plate. Its delicate flavor makes it especially loved in traditional South Indian cooking, where it is often combined with lentils and coconut for wholesome, comforting dishes.

Easy to grow and quick to harvest, Green Amaranthus Blitum is a gardener’s favorite for continuous fresh greens and a timeless reminder of traditional homegrown food.