Spinach Seeds - Malabar- Green Vines

Malabar Spinach Seeds are a fast-growing vine, perfect for warm weather! Also known as basella, ceylon spinach, or vine spinach.

This variety of Malabar spinach, also known as Basella or alugbati in the Philippines, is an heirloom, non-GMO, warm season annual/perennial plant that thrives in warm weather. It has a green stem and dark green thick fleshy leaves and is tolerant of heat and humidity. With a maturity period of 60 days, it is a top choice for warm-weather gardening. While it may not overwinter in cooler areas, it will still produce a good harvest as an annual.

• Asian names for this vegetable...
• China: lo kwai, luo kui, mu er cai, lo kwui, lu luo kui, zi luo kui, huang koong choy, saan choy, shan tsoi, shu chieh
• India: poi
• Indonesia: gendola, gendolak, genjerot, genjulak, jingga
• Japan: tsuru murasa kai, tsuru murasaki
• Laos: phakkang
• Malaysia: gendola, remayong, tembayung
• Philippines: alugbati, dundula, grana, libato
• Sri Lanka: niviti
• Thailand: paag prung, phak plang yai, phalpang
• Vietnam: mong toi

1 oz - Approximately 800 Seeds

4 oz - Approximately 3,200 Seeds

1 lb - Approximately 12,800 Seeds

1 lb - Approximately 64,000 Seeds

Maturity: Approx. 60 days

Planting season: Late spring/early summer
Malabar Spinach (Basella Rubra) - If you are looking for a different flavor from traditional spinach, then this gorgeous combination of deep green leaves set against burgundy stems and violet blooms will be perfect in your herb garden. Edible leaves grown from Malabar Spinach seeds can be used throughout summer and will flourish in heat and humidity.

Young leaves of this herb plant can be cooked and added to recipes and fresh leaves make a great salad. Climbing to 10 feet or more, Malabar Spinach is a lovely vine for trellises and arbors. It is also commonly referred to as Climbing Spinach Vine, Red Vine Spinach or Creeping Spinach. The Malabar Spinach herb is one of the very few garden herbs that is a vining plant.
How To Grow Malabar Climbing Spinach: Once frost danger has passed, plant the Malabar Spinach seeds directly in the herb garden. Some gardeners recommend scarifying the herb seeds to improve germination. Cover the Basella Rubra seeds with 1/4 inch of soil and keep the soil adequately moist.
Green-stemmed and pretty in flower, Green Malabar spinach is a fast-growing vine that has both ornamental and culinary qualities. Red Vine Spinach requires a trellis or other support for the twining vine. A native of India, Malabar Spinach is a fully evergreen tender perennial herb with densely twining, rambling stems that can become thick and often require management to keep them from overtaking supports. Grow these herb seeds as a perennial in frost free zones and as an annual herb in colder zones.

Herb Specifications
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 8 - 11
Height: 120 inches
Bloom Season: Mid summer
Bloom Color: Purple & White
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Prefers moist, fertile soils, high in organic matter, pH 6.5 to 6.8
Planting Directions

Temperature: 65 - 75F
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days, scarify seed to hasten germination
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep
Sowing Rate: 1 -2 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 9 - 12 inches

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