Palak पालक

🌱 About the plant

Cut-and-come-again greens ready in six weeks from a shallow trough.

Growing it

Cut the outer leaves and leave the crown for four cuttings.

What it is for

Saag and dal palak; the fastest proof a balcony can feed you.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Four hours of sun

Water

Daily in a shallow trough

Season

Jan–Feb, Sep–Dec

Grows in

Balcony, Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

20–30 cm

First harvest

Six weeks, then every ten days

Cut the outer leaves and leave the crown for four cuttings.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Saag and dal palak; the fastest proof a balcony can feed you.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India