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Managing Vegetable Crops in Home Gardens

AMARANTHUS (LEUTIA) – Amaranthus is a popular leafy vegetable that can be grown throughout the year. The leaves and succulent stems are good sources of iron, calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Grain amaranthus is a rich source of protein and essential amino acids like lysine, leucine and isoleucine.

Soil requirements
Loose, fertile, moist, sandy loam soils are the best.

Preparation of land & Sowing
• Prepare the land by ploughing or digging followed by levelling.
• Divide the raised bed into three parts.
• Make shallow trenches 30-35 cm wide and, 30 cm apart. Mix well rotten manure with the soil in the trenches.
• Sow seed in the first part and cover with a thin layer of soil. Since seeds are very small, mix some dry sand with the seed before sowing to get uniform distribution along the row.
• After 7-10 days, sow in the second part and do similarly with the third part 7-10 days later.
• Staggered sowing results in continuous harvesting and regular consumption. Harvesting can start within 25 to 30 days after sowing.
Either clip off full grown side leaves or cut the top of the plant to encourage side branching and more leaves.

Water management
The first irrigation is given immediately after sowing. Avoid rapid water flow to prevent washing out the seeds. Irrigate daily unless there are rainy days.

Weed management
Give 4-5 surface diggings depending on weed growth. Avoid deep digging. Do not disturb soil after plants start producing large amounts of leaves.

Harvesting
Good yields are possible through cutting the top portion of the plant, and 4-6 cuttings can be obtained.

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