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		Malabar spinach is a heat-loving, ornamental, edible, climbing "spinach", providing tasty greens throughout the summer.  1 oz. $15.00 Sorry, out of stock.   2 gram packet $3.50 Sorry, out of stock.   from: O.G. Roots Produce We can email you when this product is back in stock.
(Basella rubra) Malabar spinach is a highly productive, ornamental, heat loving, oriental green, not actually in the spinach family, but similar in appearance and flavor to spinach. Harvest tips and young leaves for use in soups, stir-fries and fresh salads. High in vitamins A and C, iron, calcium and protein. Details: Other Names: Ceylon, Indian, Chinese & Vietnamese Spinach are just a few of the names it is known by internationally. Foliage: Heart shaped, thick, dark green leaves. The red fleshy stems are also edible. Fruit: Dark purple berries make a great natural plant dye and eventually turn into the seeds, which are easily saved for next year. Lifecycle: 1    (0: N/A, 1: annual, 2: perennial, 3: biennial) Height: 6 ft or more. Heirloom: yes Container Planting: no Cultural Requirements: Soil: Grows well in organically rich soil. Propagation / Germination: Germination rate is relatively low, so plant more than you need, but keep in mind that each plant is very productive once established. Malabar Spinach also does better directly seeded in the garden and it will not sprout until soil temperature is warm enough. GERMINATION MAY TAKE UP TO 21 DAYS, SO BE PATIENT! Spacing: 6-8 inches between plants, but plants need a sturdy trellis to grow on. Metal fencing works very well. When full grown the plants are heavy and will take down a trellis that is not sturdy enough. Sun: Full sun. Water: Moderate water. Pests and Diseases: The plants are relatively pest and disease free. Keep plants thinned out to prevent powdery mildew. In order to save paper, we are no longer including printed planting instructions or paper receipts. All of the planting information you need is listed above, but please feel free to email us with any other questions. You should be able to access your receipt through your Local Harvest account, but please let us know if you would like us to include a copy of your receipt. Thank you for helping us save money and trees! Visit our Listing Browse our Store Shop with Confidence Your order is protected with the LocalHarvest money back guarantee. All of our crops are naturally-grown, using organic fertilizers- no chemical pesticides or fertilizers of any kind!