Malabar Red Spinach – 50 Seeds
Grow a beautiful and delicious "summer spinach" with our Red Malabar Spinach seeds. While not a true spinach, this heirloom is a fantastic, heat-loving vine that thrives when other greens have bolted. It features beautiful, thick, glossy green leaves and striking, deep red stems that are highly ornamental. The succulent leaves have a mild, earthy flavor and are perfect for use in salads or cooked dishes. A fast-growing and productive vine, it's a great choice for a trellis or arbor. ⭐ What you'll love A fantastic heat-tolerant spinach substitute that thrives in summer. Beautiful, ornamental vines with deep red stems and glossy green leaves. The thick, succulent leaves have a mild, earthy, and slightly peppery flavor. A fast-growing vine that is perfect for trellises and vertical gardening. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Red Malabar Spinach (Basella rubra) Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Annual Height: 6-10 foot vine Days to Maturity: 60-70 days USDA Zone: 7-11 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Sowing: For a head start, sow seeds indoors 5-6 weeks before the last frost. Direct sow is possible after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is very warm. Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep. Spacing: Space or thin plants to 6 inches apart. Light Requirement: Full Sun. Soil: Prefers moist, fertile, well-draining soil. Support: Provide a sturdy trellis or other support for the vines to climb. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.
Why gardeners love this pick
Grow a beautiful and delicious "summer spinach" with our Red Malabar Spinach seeds. While not a true spinach, this heirloom is a fantastic, heat-loving vine that thrives when other greens have bolted. It features beautiful, thick, glossy green leaves and striking, deep red stems that are highly ornamental. The succulent leaves have a mild, earthy flavor and are perfect for use in salads or cooked dishes. A fast-growing and productive vine, it's a great choice for a trellis or arbor.
⭐ What you'll love
- A fantastic heat-tolerant spinach substitute that thrives in summer.
- Beautiful, ornamental vines with deep red stems and glossy green leaves.
- The thick, succulent leaves have a mild, earthy, and slightly peppery flavor.
- A fast-growing vine that is perfect for trellises and vertical gardening.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Red Malabar Spinach (Basella rubra)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Annual
- Height: 6-10 foot vine
- Days to Maturity: 60-70 days
- USDA Zone: 7-11
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: For a head start, sow seeds indoors 5-6 weeks before the last frost. Direct sow is possible after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is very warm.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
- Spacing: Space or thin plants to 6 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Soil: Prefers moist, fertile, well-draining soil.
- Support: Provide a sturdy trellis or other support for the vines to climb.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
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