Hooker Chives मैरोई नकुप्पी

🌱 About the plant

The thick-rooted chive of Manipur, eaten root and leaf together.

Growing it

Divide the clump every second year to keep it vigorous.

What it is for

Maroi nakuppi in eromba and stir-fries; easy pot crop.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Part sun

Water

Steady moisture

Season

May–Jul

Grows in

Balcony, Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

30–50 cm

First harvest

Harvest at 6 months

Divide the clump every second year to keep it vigorous.

🌾 Traditional uses

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

Traditional knowledge

Maroi nakuppi in eromba and stir-fries; easy pot crop.

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