Amaranthus (Amaranthus sp.) Cultivation in India
Ganesh Kumar Koli*
Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana (125 004), India
Deepak Kumar Koli
Division of Microbiology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi (110 012), India
Ravindra Kumar Meena
Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana (125 004), India
Kiran
Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana (125 004), India
Deepak Kumar
Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana (125 004), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Amaranthus, Leafy vegetable, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Abstract
Amaranthus is the member of Amaranthaceae family and it is a leafy vegetable. Leaves and tender stems of this plant are rich in protein, minerals, vitamin A and C. Well-drained loamy soils are best for this crop. It can be grown in a pH range of 5.5.-7.5. Amaranths are highly resistant to drought. Co.1, Co.2, Co.3, Co.4, Chhoti chaplain, BadiChauli, Arkasuguna, Arkasamraksha, Arkavarna, Pusakiran, Pusakeerthi and PusaChaulai are some important varieties of Amanranthus. In North India Amaranthus is sown from the middle of March up to the end of June, whereas in South India it is sown almost throughout the year.
Downloads
not found
Reference
Arya, R.K., Kumar, P., 2021. Shamtawan faslon ki kheti avam upyog, Anand Kalan Manch Publication, Bhiwani, Haryana, pp. 31-34.
Steckel, L.E., 2007. The Dioecious Amaranthus spp.: Here to Stay. Weed Technology 21(2), 567-570.