Heirloom Indian Palak Seeds – Spinach (Desi Variety), High-Yield Leafy Green, Organic Non-GMO
Grow fresh, nutrient-rich greens at home with Heirloom Indian Palak, a traditional spinach variety widely used in Indian cooking. Known for its tender leaves, fast growth, and excellent flavor, this open-pollinated selection produces lush green foliage ideal for continuous harvesting.
Organically grown and carefully selected, these non-GMO seeds offer strong germination and reliable performance for home gardeners.
Key Features
- Heirloom, open-pollinated Indian spinach variety
- Tender, flavorful leaves ideal for daily cooking
- Fast-growing and suitable for multiple harvests
- Performs well in containers, raised beds, and garden plots
- Adapted to a wide range of growing conditions
- Excellent source of iron and essential nutrients
Culinary Uses
Indian palak is a staple leafy green used across many regional cuisines. Its soft texture and mild flavor make it highly versatile.
Perfect for curries, dals, stir-fries, soups, smoothies, and fresh salads.
Recipes
- Use fresh palak from your garden in a variety of traditional and modern dishes:
- Palak Paneer (spinach curry with paneer)
- Dal Palak (lentils cooked with spinach)
- Saag (slow-cooked leafy green dish)
- Palak Paratha (spinach flatbread)
- Spinach Stir-Fry with garlic and spices
- Green smoothies and detox juices
Growing Instructions
- Sowing Time (USA): Early spring, fall, and mild winter climates
- Germination: 5–10 days at 50–75°F (10–24°C)
- Planting: Depth: ¼–½ inch, Spacing: 4–6 inches apart
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained
- Harvest: 25–40 days; harvest young leaves regularly for continuous growth
Plant Profile
- Botanical Name: Spinacia oleracea
- Plant Type: Annual leafy green
- Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
- Leaf Color: Deep green
- Difficulty Level: Easy
International Names
- Hindi: Palak
- Tamil: Pasalai Keerai
- Telugu: Palakura
- Malayalam: Cheera
- Kannada: Palak Soppu
- Marathi: Palak Bhaji
- Gujarati: Palak
- Bengali: Palong Shaak
- Punjabi: Palak
- Sinhala (Sri Lanka): Nivithi
- Nepali: Palungo
- English: Spinach