Bathua / Chakravarithi Keerai / Paruppu Keerai

45.00

Botanical Name: Chenopodium album Common name: Bathua, fat hen, lamb’s quarters, white goose foot Tamil Name: ???????????? ???? Chakravarthi keerai, ????????????? Paruppu keerai BUY ONCE & BUILD YOUR SEED BANK!!! All our seeds are open pollinated native seed varieties cultivated using natural farming method. Sourced from native seed savers, cultivated, harvested and processed at our farm. We distribute the seeds in only in minimal quantities and we expect the buyer to multiply the seeds and build their own Seed bank.

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Description

Seed typeVegetable
Plant NameBathua / Chakravarithi Keerai / Paruppu Keerai
FamilyAmaranthaceae
Botanical NameChenopodium album
Sowing SeasonsWinter Season
Spacing30 cm between rows and 20 cm between plants

Bathua can be eaten as a vegetable, either steamed in entirety, or the leaves cooked like spinach as a leaf vegetable. Each plant produces tens of thousands of black seeds. These are very nutritious, high in protein, vitamin A, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. As the English common name suggests, it is also a very good feed (both the leaves and the seeds) for chickens (hens) and other poultry.

Buy Once and Build Your Seed Bank!

Our farm’s Community Seed Bank preserves and cultivates Open Pollinated Native seed varieties that are both organic and sustainably grown. We distribute seeds in limited quantities, expecting gardeners or farmers to propagate them and establish their seed bank. Get ready for a happy and fruitful farming experience!

SEED TREATMENT:

Soaking seeds before sowing can greatly improve their chances of germination and growth. There are several methods of soaking seeds, and one of the most popular methods is soaking them in water. All you need to do is immerse the seeds in water for about 24 hours before planting them in grow bags. This method is particularly useful for seeds that have hard seed coats, which can prevent water from penetrating and germination from occurring.

Another method of soaking seeds is to soak them in cowdung slurry. This is a traditional method that has been used in India for centuries. Cowdung slurry is believed to contain natural growth-promoting substances that can help seeds germinate faster and grow stronger. To prepare the slurry, mix cow dung with water to make a thick paste, and then immerse the seeds in the mixture for about 48 hours. After soaking, rinse the seeds in clean water before planting them in grow bags.

Both of these methods can be effective in improving the germination and growth of seeds. However, it’s important to note that not all seeds require soaking, and some may even be harmed by it. Be sure to research the specific needs of the seeds you are planting and use the appropriate method accordingly.

Bathua / Chakravarithi Keerai / Paruppu Keerai