Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Bachali/Malabar Spinach
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Quantity
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200 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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What Are Bachali/Malabar Spinach Seeds? — Crop Overview
Bachali/Malabar Spinach (బచ్చలి కూర | पुई साग | பசலைக்கீரை (மலபார்)) is a warm-season leafy vegetable crop grown across India for its soft, edible leaves rich in nutrients. This fast-growing climber is widely used in South Indian cooking and is perfect for both kitchen gardens and small-scale farming. Perfectly adapted to South Indian soils, it thrives in hot and humid climates. Seedvanam.
Why Grow Desi Bachali/Malabar Spinach — Farmer & Gardener Benefits
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Benefit
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Detail
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Non-Hybrid
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Save seeds season after season — zero re-purchase cost
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Yield
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2–3 kg per plant / 80–100 quintals per acre (leaf harvest)
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium — prefers regular moisture
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Nutrition
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Rich in iron, calcium, vitamins A & C, and fiber
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Income
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Dual-use: fresh leafy greens for market + home consumption
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Soil Health
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Deep-rooting climber — improves soil aeration
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Nutritional Value of Bachali/Malabar Spinach
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Nutrient
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Per 100g (approx.)
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Protein
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1.8 g
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Dietary Fiber
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2.1 g
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Iron
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1.2 mg
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Vitamin C
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102 mg
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Calories
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19 kcal
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How to Grow Bachali/Malabar Spinach Seeds — Farm & Home Garden Guide
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Stage
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Detail
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Land Prep
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Well-drained loamy soil, rich in organic matter, pH 6–7.5
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Sowing Method
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Direct sow / container / trellis support required
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Seed Rate
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2–3 seeds per pot / 1–1.5 kg per acre
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Spacing
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45 × 60 cm
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Irrigation
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Regular watering — prefers moist soil
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Fertiliser
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Organic compost + vermicompost recommended
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Pest Watch
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Leaf miners, aphids — neem oil spray
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Harvest
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40–60 days — harvest tender leaves continuously
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Sowing Calendar for Bachali/Malabar Spinach — India-Wide
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Season
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Region
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Sowing Months
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Harvest Months
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Kharif
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Telangana, AP, Karnataka
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June–August
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July–October
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Rabi
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Tamil Nadu, Kerala coasts
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October–November
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November–February
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Summer
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All South India
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February–March
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March–June
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Year-round
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Terrace / Container
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Any warm month
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40–60 days after sow
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Bachali/Malabar Spinach — Crop Quick Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Basella alba
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Telugu Name
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బచ్చలి కూర
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Hindi Name
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पुई साग
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Tamil Name
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பசலைக்கீரை (மலபார்)
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Crop Type
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Leafy Vegetable
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Sowing Season
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Kharif, Rabi, Summer
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Germination
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7–14 days
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Days to Harvest
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40–60 days
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium
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Farm Scale
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Kitchen garden to commercial farm
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Seed Type
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Desi, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Common Names of Bachali/Malabar Spinach Seeds Across India
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State/Region
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Common Name
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Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
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బచ్చలి కూర (Bachali Kura)
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Tamil Nadu
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பசலைக்கீரை (Malabar Pasalai)
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Karnataka
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ಬಸಳೆ ಸೊಪ್ಪು (Basale Soppu)
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Maharashtra
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माठ भाजी (Math Bhaji - Malabar type)
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Gujarat
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પોઇ ભાજી (Poi Bhaji)
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North India
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पुई साग (Poi Saag)
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West Bengal
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পুঁই শাক (Pui Shaak)
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Odisha
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ପୋଇ ସାଗ (Poi Saga)
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Kerala
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വള്ളിച്ചീര (Vallacheera)
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Why Buy Bachali/Malabar Spinach Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi & seed-saving — one purchase, multiple seasons
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Tested for Indian conditions — not imported or lab-modified
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Hyderabad-based, ships pan-India — farmer-friendly bulk options available
Frequently Asked Questions — Bachali/Malabar Spinach Seeds
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Question
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Answer
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What is Bachali in Telugu?
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బచ్చలి కూర (Bachali Kura)
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Desi or hybrid?
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100% desi, open-pollinated — save seeds each season
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Best season in Telangana?
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June–August (Kharif) and February–March (Summer)
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Suitable for small farms?
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Yes — works from terrace pots to 1-acre plots
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Germination rate?
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80–90% under proper Indian growing conditions
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