Mulai Keerai · Heirloom · Organically Grown · Non-GMO · Origin: South India
Plant Profile
- Botanical Name: Amaranthus viridis
- Common Name: Mulai Keerai / Mulaikeerai
- Type: Green Amaranth
- Crop: Leafy vegetable
- Leaf Color: Bright to medium green
- Plant Habit: Upright, fast-growing leafy green
- Season: Warm-season crop
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Harvest: Young, tender leaves and stems
- Garden Use: Home gardens, raised beds, and containers
International & Regional Names
- Green Amaranth (English)
- Mulai Keerai / Mulaikeerai (Tamil)
- Thotakura (Telugu)
- Cheera (Malayalam)
- Dantina Soppu (Kannada)
- Chaulai (Hindi)
Why Grow Mulai Keerai?
- Traditional South Indian leafy green with mild, versatile flavor
- Fast-growing and well-suited to warm-weather home gardens
- Tender leaves and soft young stems cook quickly
- Provides repeated harvests — pick as needed throughout the season
Culinary & Traditional Uses
- Mulai Keerai Masiyal (mashed greens with garlic and spices)
- Keerai Kootu (greens with lentils and coconut)
- Keerai Poriyal (stir-fried greens with coconut)
- Keerai Kadaiyal (greens cooked with dal)
- Soups, dal preparations, and everyday Indian cooking
How to Grow
- Sow seeds directly into prepared, well-draining soil after temperatures have warmed
- Sow shallowly — amaranth seeds are very small; cover with a thin layer of soil
- Keep seedbed consistently moist during germination
- Thin seedlings as needed to allow healthy growth
- Harvest young leaves and shoots as needed, or harvest whole young plants for cooking
What NOT To Do
- Do not sow too deeply — seeds are tiny and need light to germinate
- Do not allow soil to dry out during germination — consistent moisture is essential
- Do not wait too long to harvest — older plants become tough and less palatable
Seed Quality Promise
- Carefully packed in small batches at Inherited Seeds
- Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
- Seeds are intended for planting.
Perfect For
- South Indian and Tamil home cooks and gardeners
- Heirloom and cultural variety enthusiasts
- Home gardens, raised beds, and containers
- Anyone seeking authentic Indian leafy green varieties