This dataset compares the biomass and nutrient profiles of the clones obtained from in vitro culture with the plants grown in soil, as well as the findings of a study looking into how light affects the germination of Celosia argentea seeds and the development of a novel micropropagation protocol to mass produce genotypes of interest. In order to evaluate the possibility of breeding specific genotypes for enhanced nutrient uptake, genetic trait evaluations are also conducted on both populations. The investigation was carried out in a controlled laboratory setting (germination and micropropagation), whereas the soil genotypes and acclimated plants were cultivated in an uncontrolled greenhouse setting.