🌈 Rainbow Amaranthus, also known locally as Mayil Peeli Cheera, is a vibrant leafy vegetable prized for both its ornamental beauty and nutritional value. It’s a variety of Amaranthus tricolor, featuring stunning multicolored leaves in shades of green, purple, and red.
Appearance: Bushy plants with tender leaves that range from light green to deep purple or bicolor combinations.
Growth: Fast-growing annual that thrives in warm, tropical climates like Kerala.
Harvest Time: Ready to harvest in 30–35 days after sowing.
Sunlight: Prefers 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Soil: Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil with organic compost works best.
Rich in iron, calcium, vitamins A, C, B6, and B9
Contains omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and essential minerals like magnesium and potassium
Supports eye health, immunity, and digestion
Commonly used in stir-fries, soups, curries, and daals
Adds a splash of color and nutrition to traditional Indian dishes
Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in pots or garden beds
Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging
Thin seedlings to allow space for bushy growth
Use organic fertilizers like neem cake or compost every few weeks
