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Amaranth leaf 'White Leaf' / 'Thida' / 'Tender Leaf'

Amaranth leaf 'White Leaf' / 'Thida' / 'Tender Leaf'

Product number: 003050
Origin: Tropical Asia
Latin: Amaranthus tricolor of A. gangeticus

Very popular Chinese and Surinamese leafy vegetable. The large, fresh, light green leaves are used in stir-fries and salads. Harvest at a length of 15-20cm.

Tropical leafy vegetable, which is used young in salads or as delicious spinach.

Names:
Latin: Amaranthus tricolor or A. gangeticus
Dutch: Amarantblad
Also known as: Bayam, Klaroen, Bitekuteku or Hing Choi, Horenso (In Japan)
English: Chinese spinach, Hin Tsai, Yin Choi, Santousai, Rau Den, Phak Kkom, Chambirum, Chaulai Sag, Bayam, Kulitis

Sowing method: From March-August in the greenhouse or from May-June outdoors. Row spacing 25 cm, thin in the row to 5 cm. Cut leaves 5 cm above the ground, the plant can then continue to grow.

Sowing/planting time:

March
April
May
June
July
August

Harvesting time:

May
June
July
August
September
October

Soil type:

All soil types

Cultivation location:

Greenhouse
Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

Sun
Partial shade

Flower colour: Inconspicuous flowers, usually greenish or reddish
Origin: Tropical Asia
Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
Annual or perennial: Annual
Attractive to insects: N/A
Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
Ease of cultivation: Easy

Latin: Amaranthus tricolor of A. gangeticus
Dutch: Amaranth leaf
Also known as: Bayam, Klaroen, Bitekuteku or Hing Choi, Horenso (In Japan)
English: Chinese spinach, Hin Tsai, Yin Choi, Santousai, Rau Den, Phak Kkom, Chambirum, Chaulai Sag, Bayam, Kulitis