Sunday, September 01, 2024
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മലയാളം
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Agriculture > Vegetables
> Amaranthus (Amaranthus spp.)
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Harvesting
Depending on variety and plant type, amaranths can be harvested 20-45 days after
planting or sowing when attained a height of 25-30 cm. From one hectare of amaranth
crop, approximately 25 tonnes leaves can be harvested. Plants may be harvested once
or several times. Once-over harvesting is adapted for short maturing and quick
growing varieties such as A. tricolor. Whole plants are pulled
from soil with roots, washed and tied in bundles. With multiple harvests, young
leaves and tender shoots are picked at 2-3 week intervals. Eventually, the
plants begin to flower and develop fewer leaves. Frequent harvesting of leaves and
shoots delays the onset of flowering and thus prolongs the harvest period. Amaranth
and other leafy vegetables have large surface to volume ratio and lose water rapidly.
To reduce water loss, harvest during the cooler time of day, such as early morning
or late afternoon.
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