Cheera / amaranthus cultivation in kerala

It can be planted throughout the year the best varieties are C O 1, 2, 3, ( green variety) kannara local ( red variety) arun ( red variety) mohini .: .. diseases: elappulli / white spots on leaf can be treated by spraying a mixture of 10 gm sodakaram (washing soda and manjal/ turmeric  powder 10 gm in 1 1/2 liters of water. .