{"product_id":"mulai-keerai-seeds","title":"Mulai Keerai Seeds – Green Amaranth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulai Keerai\u003c\/strong\u003e · Heirloom · Organically Grown · Non-GMO · Origin: South India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAmaranthus viridis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulai Keerai \/ Mulaikeerai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Amaranth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leafy vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright to medium green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, fast-growing leafy green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-season crop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young, tender leaves and stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home gardens, raised beds, and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInternational \u0026amp; Regional Names\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Amaranth (English)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulai Keerai \/ Mulaikeerai (Tamil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThotakura (Telugu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheera (Malayalam)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDantina Soppu (Kannada)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChaulai (Hindi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Mulai Keerai?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional South Indian leafy green with mild, versatile flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing and well-suited to warm-weather home gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTender leaves and soft young stems cook quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides repeated harvests — pick as needed throughout the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulai Keerai Masiyal (mashed greens with garlic and spices)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeerai Kootu (greens with lentils and coconut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeerai Poriyal (stir-fried greens with coconut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeerai Kadaiyal (greens cooked with dal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoups, dal preparations, and everyday Indian cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds directly into prepared, well-draining soil after temperatures have warmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow shallowly — amaranth seeds are very small; cover with a thin layer of soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep seedbed consistently moist during germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin seedlings as needed to allow healthy growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest young leaves and shoots as needed, or harvest whole young plants for cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat NOT To Do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not sow too deeply — seeds are tiny and need light to germinate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not allow soil to dry out during germination — consistent moisture is essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not wait too long to harvest — older plants become tough and less palatable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeed Quality Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packed in small batches at Inherited Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds are intended for planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouth Indian and Tamil home cooks and gardeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom and cultural variety enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome gardens, raised beds, and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone seeking authentic Indian leafy green varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Inherited Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1 Pack (2500+ seeds)","offer_id":47544846975149,"sku":"IS1167","price":4.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Pack (5000+ seeds)","offer_id":47544847007917,"sku":null,"price":8.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Pack (7500+ seeds)","offer_id":47544847040685,"sku":null,"price":12.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/9134\/4301\/files\/Mulaikeerai1.png?v=1789271917","url":"https:\/\/inheritedseeds.com\/products\/mulai-keerai-seeds","provider":"Inherited Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}