The CO-2 variety of green amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor) is an erect, moderately branching leafy vegetable developed and released by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, in 1976 through s...
Read MoreThe CO-2 variety of green amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor) is an erect, moderately branching leafy vegetable developed and released by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, in 1976 through s...
Read More| Country of origin | India |
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| Brand | NSC |
| Net Quantity | 50 gram |
| Product Dimensions | 17.5L x 11.5W x 0.5H cm |
| Manufacturer or packer name | National Seeds Corporation Ltd |
The CO-2 variety of green amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor) is an erect, moderately branching leafy vegetable developed and released by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, in 1976 through selection from a local type.
Key Characteristics & Description
·Botanical Species: Amaranthus tricolor (commonly known as Thandu Keerai).
·Plant Growth & Habit: Erect and moderately branching plants with green, succulent stems and green leaves.
·Fiber Content: Low fiber profile, making the cooked greens tender and palatable.
·Maturity & Flowering: Suited particularly for early harvest; takes about 42 days for flowering and roughly 80 days for seed maturity.
·Yield: Typically ranges from 10 to 11 tonnes per hectare (approx. 10.75 t/ha).
⚠️ Caution:
DO NOT USE FOR FOOD, FEED, OR OIL PURPOSE.
| Country of origin | India |
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| Brand | NSC |
| Seed Treatment/ Coatings | SEED TREATED WITH POISON (THIRAM) |
| Minimum Germination | 70% |
| Common name | Chaulai/Green Amaranthus |
| Net Quantity | 50 gram |
| Batch number | 02-049-11-TLR19-01 |
| Expiry Date | 09-04-2027 |
| Weight | 50 g |
| Package Dimension | 19L x 13W x 1H cm |
| Product Dimensions | 17.5L x 11.5W x 0.5H cm |
| Manufacturer or packer name | National Seeds Corporation Ltd |
| Manufacturer or packer address | VPC (S) SEC-BAD (TS) |
| Manufacturing Date | 08/2026 |
| contact details consumer care | NSC-Purnea, [email protected] |