Red Amaranth (Lal Shak) Altapeti Seeds | Fast-Growing Leafy Amaranthus tricolor for Home Gardens | Mahin Agro

Name: Red Amaranth (Lal Shak) Altapeti Seeds | Fast-Growing Leafy Amaranthus tricolor for Home Gardens | Mahin Agro
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Price range: $3.00 through $45.00

Grow vibrant leafy greens with Red Amaranth (Lal Shak) Altapeti Seeds, a fast-growing leafy vegetable harvested in approximately 20–25 days. This attractive red amaranth is well suited for home gardens, raised beds, and containers. Enjoy fresh, tender leaves in traditional South Asian dishes, stir-fries, soups, and everyday cooking.

Product Information

Product Name: Red Amaranth (Lal Shak) Altapeti Seeds
Scientific Name: Amaranthus tricolor L.
Variety: Altapeti
Leaf Color: Red
Seed Rate: 15 g/dec
Seeds per Gram: 1050–1070
Sowing Time: Year-round (except extreme winter)
Harvest: 20–25 days
Reported Yield: 7–8 tons/acre
Plant Type: Annual leafy vegetable
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Watering: Keep evenly moist
Uses: Stir-fries, soups, curries, sautéed greens, traditional South Asian cuisine

Note: Red Amaranth Altapeti (Red Vegetable) – Although green at the beginning of germination, it turns red from the second week.

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Red Amaranth (Lal Shak) Altapeti Seeds

Scientific Name: Amaranthus tricolor L.

Common & Regional Names: Red Amaranth, Leaf Amaranth, Chinese Spinach, Lal Shak (Bangladesh), Lal Saag, Lal Bhaji, Chaulai (India), Red Callaloo (regional use in some areas)

Bring vibrant color and fresh nutrition to your vegetable garden with Red Amaranth (Lal Shak) Altapeti Seeds. This leafy amaranth variety produces attractive deep red foliage that is prized in Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani, Nepali, and many Asian cuisines. Its tender leaves are harvested young for stir-fries, soups, curries, sautéed dishes, and fresh greens.

Altapeti is valued for its quick 20–25 day harvest, allowing gardeners to enjoy fresh leafy vegetables in a relatively short growing period. Under favorable growing conditions, it also offers a reported yield of 7–8 tons per acre and can be sown throughout most of the year except during extreme winter, making it a practical choice for continuous vegetable production.

Why Grow Altapeti Red Amaranth?

Harvest fresh leafy greens in approximately 20–25 days
Attractive red foliage for home gardens and market production
Suitable for repeated sowing during most of the growing season
Excellent for fresh cooking and traditional South Asian recipes
Ideal for backyard gardens, raised beds, and containers

Plant Information

Red amaranth belongs to the genus Amaranthus, a group of warm-season leafy vegetables cultivated worldwide for their edible leaves. The plants grow upright and develop colorful foliage that is both ornamental and edible.

Growing Guide

For best performance, sow seeds directly into prepared soil after temperatures have warmed. Thin seedlings to provide adequate airflow and healthy leaf development.

Growing Conditions

Plant Type: Warm-season annual leafy vegetable
Sunlight: Full sun to light partial shade
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter
Preferred Soil pH: Approximately 6.0–7.5
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist without waterlogging
Suitable For: Garden beds, raised beds, containers, and small farms

Harvesting

Young leaves are typically harvested when tender for the best texture and flavor. Regular harvesting encourages continued leaf production throughout the growing season.

Culinary Uses

Fresh Red Amaranth leaves are commonly used for:

Stir-fries
Soups
Dal
Bhaji
Mixed vegetable dishes
Light sautéing
Steamed greens
Traditional Bangladeshi and Indian recipes

Why Choose Mahin Agro?

Mahin Agro offers carefully selected vegetable seed varieties for home gardeners and small-scale growers. Red Amaranth (Lal Shak) Altapeti Seeds are suitable for gardeners seeking colorful leafy vegetables for fresh home cooking.