Well-drained, slightly acidic loamy soil and a warm climate suit amaranthus (thotakura); it can be sown throughout the year. Varieties: CO 1, CO 2, CO 5 (leaf and stem types), CO 3 (clipping type), CO 4 (grain type), PLR 1 (Sirukeerai).
Pending expert review
Source
Crop Production Guide – Horticulture Crops 2020 (Directorate of Horticulture and Plantation Crops, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Amaranthus – Varieties; soil; season, p. 156
