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Can You Grow Amaranth (Chaulai / Rajgira) in Nunavut?

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Won't grow here

Amaranth is a heat-lover and needs warm conditions to produce well.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Nunavut last frost

early July

Nunavut first frost

early August

Days to harvest

50–75 days

When to plant Amaranth (Chaulai / Rajgira)s in Nunavut

Start indoors

Jun 3

Transplant

Jul 1

Harvest

Aug 20 – Sep 14

Dates are approximate, based on Nunavut's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Amaranth (Chaulai / Rajgira)

Amaranth (chaulai saag) is a fast-growing leafy vegetable and grain crop used across Indian, African, and Central American cuisines. The leaves are cooked like spinach; the seeds (rajgira) are a nutritious grain used in laddoos and rotis. Extremely productive and heat-tolerant.

Direct sow after last frost — grows rapidly in heat. Harvest outer leaves continuously for greens. For grain, let seed heads mature and turn brown, then thresh over a bucket. Leaf amaranth is ready in 6-8 weeks. Self-seeds prolifically — deadhead if you do not want volunteers.

Full amaranth (chaulai / rajgira) growing guide →

Gardening in Nunavut

Nunavut has an arctic climate. Gardening is extremely challenging — primarily done in heated greenhouses. Traditional food gathering is more practical than conventional growing.