{"product_id":"amaranth-dubius-arai-keerai","title":"Amaranth Dubius \/ Arai Keerai","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArai Keerai · Heirloom · Open-Pollinated · Naturally Grown · Non-GMO · Traditional to Tamil Nadu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArai Keerai gets its name from arai, \"to cut,\" because it regrows every time you harvest. This vigorous Tamil amaranth produces soft, dark green leaves with a mild, earthy flavor that cooks into comforting keerai masiyal, kootu and poriyal. It's the same plant Caribbean cooks know as callaloo. Sow once in late spring and keep cutting all summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grow Arai Keerai?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue cut-and-come-again green; harvest for months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, dark green leaves with a mild flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous and heat-loving in summer gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in beds, containers and grow bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-pollinated, so you can save seed every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__accordion accordion\"\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"summary__title\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-caret\" viewbox=\"0 0 10 6\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M9.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708 0L5 4.293 1.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708.708l4 4a.5.5 0 00.708 0l4-4a.5.5 0 000-.708z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaranthus dubius\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arai Keerai, Spleen Amaranth, Callaloo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leafy green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright and branching, 2–4 ft if uncut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm season, late spring through early fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, 6+ hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40 days for first cutting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/8 in., barely covered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 days at 70–85°F soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut stems 4–6 in. above the soil; regrows in 2–3 weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised beds, containers, grow bags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__accordion accordion\"\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"summary__title\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-caret\" viewbox=\"0 0 10 6\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M9.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708 0L5 4.293 1.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708.708l4 4a.5.5 0 00.708 0l4-4a.5.5 0 000-.708z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArai Keerai cooks like spinach and has a mild, earthy flavor. Use leaves and tender stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArai Keerai Masiyal: mashed with garlic, cumin and a mustard seed tadka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeerai Kootu: simmered with moong dal and coconut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeerai Poriyal: stir-fried with coconut and urad dal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeerai Vadai: crisp lentil fritters with chopped greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCallaloo: the Caribbean dish of greens cooked with onion, garlic and thyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to dals, soups and omelets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__accordion accordion\"\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"summary__title\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-caret\" viewbox=\"0 0 10 6\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M9.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708 0L5 4.293 1.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708.708l4 4a.5.5 0 00.708 0l4-4a.5.5 0 000-.708z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArai Keerai is easy and productive. Sow directly outdoors once the soil warms, then keep cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow outdoors 1–2 weeks after your last frost date, when soil is 65°F or warmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare loose, compost-rich soil in full sun, or use a container 8 in. deep or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix seeds with fine sand and scatter thinly in rows 12 in. apart. Cover with 1\/8 in. of soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep soil moist until seedlings appear in 5–10 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 6–8 in. apart. Cook the thinnings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 30–40 days, cut stems 4–6 in. above the soil. Feed with compost after each cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinch flower spikes to keep plants leafy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat NOT To Do\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't sow into cold soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't cut below the lowest leaves; plants need them to regrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't let plants flower if you want leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't let soil dry out in hot weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__accordion accordion\"\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"summary__title\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003eRegional \u0026amp; International Names\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-caret\" viewbox=\"0 0 10 6\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M9.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708 0L5 4.293 1.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708.708l4 4a.5.5 0 00.708 0l4-4a.5.5 0 000-.708z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTamil: Arai Keerai (அரைக்கீரை)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalayalam: Kuppacheera (കുപ്പച്ചീര)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOdia: Kosila Saga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKashmiri: Wasta Haakh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish: Spleen Amaranth, Red Spinach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaribbean: Callaloo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndonesian: Bayam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__accordion accordion\"\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"summary__title\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-caret\" viewbox=\"0 0 10 6\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M9.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708 0L5 4.293 1.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708.708l4 4a.5.5 0 00.708 0l4-4a.5.5 0 000-.708z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many times can I cut Arai Keerai?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith feeding and watering, plants regrow for several cuttings over the summer, about every 2–3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Arai Keerai the same as Siru Keerai?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Siru Keerai is a smaller, low-growing amaranth. Arai Keerai is taller and grown for repeated cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow it in containers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. An 8–10 in. deep container holds 3–4 plants for regular cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Inherited Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1 Pack (500+ seeds)","offer_id":44023017930925,"sku":"369639769017","price":4.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Pack (1000+ seeds)","offer_id":44023017963693,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Pack (1500+ seeds)","offer_id":44023017996461,"sku":null,"price":11.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/9134\/4301\/files\/20250614_114658425_iOS_640x480_0f877ef2-7754-486d-bcd8-475b74ed7c26.jpg?v=1793834717","url":"https:\/\/inheritedseeds.com\/products\/amaranth-dubius-arai-keerai","provider":"Inherited Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}