Amaranth चौलाई

🌱 About the plant

The monsoon green that grows itself — heat-proof, rain-proof, ready in a month.

Growing it

Pinch the tip at 20 cm for a bushier, leafier plant.

What it is for

Chaulai saag; the red kinds double as ornamentals.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Full sun

Water

Alternate days

Season

Mar–Apr, Jun–Aug

Grows in

Balcony, Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

40–80 cm

First harvest

Four weeks

Pinch the tip at 20 cm for a bushier, leafier plant.

🌾 Traditional uses

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

Traditional knowledge

Chaulai saag; the red kinds double as ornamentals.

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