Spleen Amaranthus/Arai 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

Spleen Amaranthus, an ancient leafy green native to the Mediterranean and Asia, has been valued for centuries as both food and medicine. In India, it is grown as a quick, resilient green that thrives in home gardens and is deeply woven into traditional diets.

Its tender green leaves carry a mild, earthy taste with a subtle sweetness, making it a versatile ingredient in the kitchen. Whether stir-fried with garlic, cooked into dals and curries, or paired with spices for wholesome poriyals and sabzis, Spleen Amaranthus blends seamlessly into Indian cooking while adding vibrant nutrition.

Easy to grow and harvest within weeks, this heirloom leafy green continues to be cherished for its flavor, health benefits, and cultural significance on the Indian plate.