Paruppu Keerai

Uniqueness: Nutritious leafy green traditionally paired with dals in Tamil homes; rich in protein, iron and folate, making it an excellent complement to lentil dishes and home nutrition gardens.

How to grow:

- Best soil: loamy soil enriched with well-rotted manure for steady growth. 

- Sunscreen: partial sun to full sun (4–6 hours) preferred. 

- Watering: maintain consistent moisture, especially during establishment. 

- Nutrients: compost at planting and a light nitrogen boost during active leafing. 

- Companion plants: intercrop with legumes to improve soil nitrogen; plant near chillies to use space efficiently. 

- Care tips: sow in succession every 2–3 weeks for uninterrupted harvest; harvest outer leaves to promote regrowth.

Check our other seeds within this category: Red Amaranthus (Sigappu Thandu Keerai), Peacock Amaranthus (Mayil Keerai), Sengeerai (Red Keerai), Gongura RED (Sigappu Pulichai), JAM Pulichai (Green Gongura), Agathi Keerai, Palak Keerai