Description: General information about the Malabar Spinach: Malabar Spinach also known as Indian spinach, Ceylon spinach, basella, vine spinach and Basella alba, is an edible vine in the family Basellaceae.Malabar Spinach is a heat-loving plant, thrives in summer, easy to grow, disease and insects rarely happen; extremely frost-sensitive, It creeps when temperatures are cool, but leaps when the mercury hits 90 F.Its thick, semi-succulent, heart-shaped leaves have a mild flavor and mucilaginous texture. Malabar Spinach are used in thicken soups, stir-fries with garlic and chili peppers, or like spinach in salads. As vegetables, Malabar spinach is high in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and calcium. It is low in calories by volume, but high in protein per calorie. The succulent mucilage is a particularly rich source of soluble fiber. Growing Information· Sunlight: full sun Part shade increases leaf size, but prefers hot weather and full sun.· Soil conditions: tolerates damp soil Grows well in a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, fertile soils, high in organic matter, pH 6.5 to 6.8.· Lifecycle: annualGrown as an annual, but is perennial in frost-free areas · How to plant: Germination temperature: 65 F to 75 F Days to emergence: 14 to 21 Scarify seed to hasten germination Normally, seed can be saved 4 years• In Zone 7 and warmer, direct seed 2 to 3 weeks after last frost date. In colder areas or to get an earlier crop, start seeds inside about 6 weeks before last frost.• Scarify seed (use a file, sharp knife or sandpaper to carefully cut through the tough seed coat) to speed germination, which may take 3 weeks or more.• Many factors may affect the germination, e.g. air, temperature, soil quality, etc. Garden soil and potting soil are appropriate for seeds germination.• Wait until soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed before transplanting (at least 2 to 3 weeks after last frost date). Space transplants about 12 inches apart. · Maintenance and care:As vegetable vine, it need some type of support to climb. A trellis or fence works well. For landscaping, you may use certain trellis to direct the vines into your preferred shape. Quality of Seeds: We provide carefully selected fresh seeds from our 2023 organic plants to ensure the high germination rate. Shipping: Ship in 1 to 2 business day after your payment. USPS standard shipping with tracking number usually will arrive in 3 to 6 business days.
Price: 13.98 USD
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
End Time: 2024-02-14T21:01:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.3 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Vegetables and Ornamental Vine
Features: Organic
Brand: The Blue Bird Garden
