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Agriculture > Vegetables
> Amaranthus (Amaranthus spp.)
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Varieties
Red
Arun: High yielding variety released from the Kerala Agricultural
University, leaves are deep red in colour. Average yield is 20 t/ha.
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Kannara Local: High yielding season bound variety,
which comes to flowering in November-December. Leaves are deep red in colour.
Krishnasree
Green
Mohini: High yielding variety released from the Kerala Agricultural
University. Leaves are green in colour.
Co 1, Co 2 & Co 3: High yielding varieties released from the
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University , leaves are green in colour and are tolerant
to leaf spot disease.
Renusree
Choosing a variety
Of all the indigenous tropical leafy vegetables, amaranth has the largest number
of species and varieties. The choice of variety varies widely among regions
and is dictated largely by the species available. Regardless of species, the
choice of variety is influenced by individual preference for leaf colour and taste.
Also, avoid sowing or planting of red leaved varieties during periods of heavy rain,
as they are more susceptible to leaf spot disease.
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