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Malabar Spinach

Fast growing vining plant that thrives in hot climate. It can live year-round in tropical / frost free climate.

Leaves can be used in cooking much like regular spinach. Can be mixed in with other greens in a salad, used in smoothies, etc.

Planting

Plant Malabar Spinach in full sun.  It can be grown from either seeds or cuttings.  Scarify each seed; or soak the seeds in water for 24 hours prior to planting to soften the tough seed coat.

Grows best during warm, rainy periods. Prefers temperatures between 70 and 90°F.  Grows fast and vines can reach 30+ feet, so trellising is best!

Produces small white to pink flowers, followed by dark purple berries. The red pigment of the berries is sometimes used as a dye.

Harvesting

Snip or pinch leaves and tender new stems as needed.  Cutting encourages more growth.

Malabar Spinach
Malabar Spinach
Malabar Spinach Leaf
Malabar Spinach Leaf