Indian Green Totakoora / Green Amaranth · Heirloom · Open-Pollinated · Non-GMO · Origin: India
Plant Profile
- Common Name: Green Totakoora / Green Amaranth
- Also Known As: Thotakura, Totakura, Totakoora Seeds, Thotakura Seeds, Indian Amaranth
- Origin: India
- Seed Type: Heirloom Seeds, Open Pollinated Seeds, Non GMO Seeds
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Growing Season: Warm season
- Plant Habit: Upright, vigorous leafy growth
- Leaf Color: Green
- Primary Use: Edible leaves and tender stems
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Suitable For: Garden beds, raised beds, and containers
International & Regional Names
- Thotakura (Telugu) — also sold as Thotakura Seeds
- Totakura / Totakoora (Kannada & Telugu regional variant)
- Green Amaranth (English) — Indian Amaranth variety
- Amaranthus (Botanical)
Why Grow Green Totakoora?
- A traditional South Indian Vegetable and kitchen-garden favorite grown for generations
- One of the most popular Indian Greens and Leafy Vegetable Seeds for home gardens
- Fast growth and excellent heat tolerance make it ideal for warm-season gardens
- Highly productive — harvest repeatedly throughout the season
- Versatile in the kitchen, from dals to stir-fries to curries
- As heirloom, open pollinated seeds, you can save seeds for future planting seasons
Culinary & Traditional Uses
- Tender green leaves and stems with a mild, pleasant, earthy flavor
- Both young leaves and tender stems are edible
- Widely used in South Indian cuisine — Thotakura Pappu (amaranth dal), stir-fries, curries, poriyal, and mixed vegetable dishes
- Young leaves can be cooked like spinach and added to soups and dals
- A staple among Indian Vegetable Seeds grown for authentic South Indian Vegetables at home
How to Grow
- Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed
- Seed Depth: 1/8–1/4 inch deep (seeds are very small — do not plant too deep)
- Germination: 4–10 days under warm, favorable conditions
- Ideal Soil Temp: 65–85°F
- Sun: Full sun preferred; tolerates some partial shade
- Spacing: Dense for baby greens; thin to 6–12 inches apart for larger plants and repeated harvest
- Water: Keep moist during germination; regular watering once established — avoid waterlogged soil
- Soil: Fertile, well-draining
- Successive Sowings: Sow every 2–3 weeks during warm weather for a continuous supply of fresh Indian Greens
Harvesting
- Harvest young leaves and tender stems once plants are sufficiently established
- Cut or pinch the tender upper portions while leaving enough lower growth for regeneration
- Harvest while leaves and stems are young and tender for the best eating quality
What NOT To Do
- Do not plant seeds too deep — their small size means even 1/4 inch is the maximum depth
- Do not allow young seedlings to dry out during establishment
- Do not let soil become waterlogged — good drainage is essential
- Do not grow in cold soil — wait until temperatures are consistently warm
Seed Quality Promise
- Genuine Heirloom Seeds and Open Pollinated Seeds — save seeds season after season
- Non GMO Seeds — no genetic modification
- India Origin — authentic variety for traditional South Indian Vegetables and kitchen gardens
- Premium Leafy Vegetable Seeds and Asian Vegetable Seeds sourced for home garden success
Perfect For
- Home gardeners growing traditional Indian Vegetable Seeds and South Indian Vegetables
- South Indian cuisine enthusiasts seeking fresh Indian Greens
- Warm-climate and summer gardens
- Seed savers and heirloom growers who value Open Pollinated Seeds
- Container and raised bed gardeners growing Asian Vegetable Seeds
- Anyone looking for authentic Green Totakoora, Totakoora Seeds, or Thotakura Seeds from India Origin