{"product_id":"chukka-kura","title":"Chukka Kura Seeds (Rumex vesicarius) – Indian Sorrel","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003eHeirloom Chukka Kura Seeds (Rumex vesicarius) – Indian Sorrel \/ Gongura Alternative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003eGrow the tangy flavor of traditional South Indian cooking with Chukka Kura!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003eChukka Kura (\u003ci\u003eRumex vesicarius\u003c\/i\u003e), also known as Indian Sorrel or Bladder Dock, is a beloved leafy green used across South India for its distinctive bright, lemony-tart flavor. The tender leaves are widely used in chutneys, dal, stir-fries, and traditional curries, adding a refreshing sour taste that enhances many dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003eAt Inherited Seeds, our Chukka Kura seeds are organically grown in the Midwest plains of the USA, carefully selected for vigor, flavor, and reliable germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003eThis fast-growing leafy green thrives in warm climates and produces abundant harvests of tender leaves that can be picked repeatedly throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003eWhy Grow Chukka Kura?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic South Indian heirloom leafy green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique tangy, sour flavor similar to sorrel or gongura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast growing and easy to cultivate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous harvest – pick leaves multiple times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for dal, chutneys, pickles, and stir-fries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in containers, raised beds, and gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eRumex vesicarius\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Annual leafy green\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDays to Harvest:\u003c\/b\u003e 30–40 days for young leaves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 12–24 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bright, lemony, tangy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational Names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003eThis traditional leafy green is known by many names worldwide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003eChukka Kura\u003c\/b\u003e – Telugu\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eKhatta Palak \/ Khatta Saag\u003c\/b\u003e – Hindi\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eIndian Sorrel\u003c\/b\u003e – English\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eBladder Dock\u003c\/b\u003e – Botanical common name\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eSorrel Spinach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Indian Regional Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHindi:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChooka \/ Chuka चूका\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKhatta Palak खट्टा पालक\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChukra सुक्कर\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarathi:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmlavetasa आम्लवेतस\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChuka भाजी\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGujarati:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKhatto Palak ખાટું પાલક\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChukko શાક\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eKannada:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChukki Soppu ಚುಕ್ಕಿ ಸೊಪ್ಪು\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePull Soppu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTelugu:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChukka Kura చుక్కకూర\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePulichinta Kura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamil:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCukkan Keerai சுக்கங்கீரை\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePulicha Keerai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalayalam:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChukka Cheera ചുക്ക ചീര\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePulicha Cheera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBengali:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBon Palong বন পালং\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTok Palong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOther Asian \u0026amp; International Names\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e English:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBladder Dock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSorrel Dock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Sorrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSour Dock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eArabic:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHummaida حمّيضه\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHommaid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePersian (Iran):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTorshak ترشک\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUrdu:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChuka چوکا\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNepal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChuka Saag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAfrican regions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Sorrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSour Leaf Dock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" start=\"1\" type=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing:\u003c\/b\u003e Direct sow seeds outdoors after frost or start indoors 3–4 weeks earlier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeed Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e ¼ inch deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 6–10 inches between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e 7–14 days in warm soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep soil evenly moist but well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e Begin harvesting young leaves when plants reach 6–8 inches tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003eRegular harvesting encourages new tender leaf growth throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003eHarvest the \u003cb\u003eouter leaves first\u003c\/b\u003e, allowing the center to continue producing. Frequent harvesting results in \u003cb\u003elush leafy growth and prolonged production\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003e• South Indian cooking\u003cbr\u003e• Gongura-style chutneys\u003cbr\u003e• Tangy dal recipes\u003cbr\u003e• Fresh salads and sautéed greens\u003cbr\u003e• Home gardeners seeking unique heirloom vegetables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Quality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003eAt Inherited Seeds, we are passionate about preserving traditional varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 125%;\"\u003e• Open-pollinated heirloom seeds\u003cbr\u003e• Fresh harvest for high germination\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inherited Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1 Pack (200+ seeds)","offer_id":45871003009197,"sku":"IS1157","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 oz (700+ seeds)","offer_id":45871003041965,"sku":null,"price":15.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz (1500+ seeds)","offer_id":45871003074733,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/9134\/4301\/files\/20260317_153829000_iOS_452x678_9b0b6e10-2c65-47e1-92a9-671cd84cc75c.jpg?v=1774797976","url":"https:\/\/inheritedseeds.com\/products\/chukka-kura","provider":"Inherited Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}