Red Malabar Spinach – Specialty Green Seed

Description

Red Malabar Spinach is a unique and beautiful climbing vine that thrives in warm climates, offering tender, flavorful leaves with a mild, peppery taste. This heat-loving green is perfect for gardeners looking to diversify their vegetable garden with a stunning variety of spinach-like greens. Unlike traditional spinach, Red Malabar Spinach is more heat-tolerant, making it an excellent option for summer gardens where other greens might struggle. The red-tinged stems and vibrant green leaves also add a touch of color and beauty to your garden.

Product Features

1. Vibrant Color: Red Malabar Spinach is known for its striking red stems and vibrant green leaves, making it both a functional and ornamental plant in the garden.
2. Heat Tolerant: Unlike regular spinach, Red Malabar Spinach thrives in hot weather, making it perfect for summer gardening.
3. Mild, Peppery Flavor: The young leaves have a mild, peppery flavor that makes them a great addition to salads, stir-fries, and soups.
4. Climbing Vine: This variety is a vigorous climber, which helps it take up less ground space while providing plenty of edible leaves.
5. Nutrient-Rich: Packed with vitamins A, C, and iron, Red Malabar Spinach offers excellent nutritional benefits.
6. Versatile Use: Excellent fresh in salads, as a cooked green in stir-fries, or added to soups and stews.

Specifications

• Plant Type: Perennial in warm climates, annual in cooler areas
• Leaf Color: Dark green with red-tinged stems
• Maturity Period: 50–60 days from sowing
• Plant Height: 6–10 feet (1.8–3 meters), depending on support
• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0
• Watering Needs: Regular watering, but avoid waterlogging. Keep soil moist, especially during hot weather.

Growing Tips

1. Planting: Direct sow seeds after the last frost or start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Space seeds 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) apart. This plant will benefit from a trellis or other vertical support to grow upward.
2. Watering: Malabar Spinach loves moisture, so keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy.
3. Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer or organic compost to ensure robust growth.
4. Harvesting: Harvest the young leaves when they are tender for the best flavor. Pick outer leaves to encourage new growth for a continuous harvest throughout the season.

Red Malabar Spinach – Specialty Green Seed is an excellent choice for gardeners who want to grow a nutritious, heat-tolerant green with a vibrant appearance. This climbing spinach alternative is easy to grow and adds a distinctive flavor and color to your meals.