Big Round Leaf Malabar Spinach Seeds - Spinach, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Big Round Leaf Malabar spinach (Basella alba) is a heat-loving climbing leafy vegetable. It is not a true spinach, but its thick, round leaves are cooked and used the same way. Each packet contains 20 seeds.

Seed Information

• Plant type: warm-season climbing leafy vegetable
• Common name: Malabar spinach
• Botanical name: Basella alba
• Life cycle: annual in most gardens
• Sunlight: full sun to partial shade
• Watering: regular; keep soil evenly moist
• Soil: moist, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Growth habit: climbing vine; provide a trellis or support

Growing Instructions

• Sow after all danger of frost has passed and warm weather has settled in.
• Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist, fertile soil rich in organic matter.
• Seeds generally germinate in 10-21 days at 70-85°F; soaking seeds overnight before sowing can help.
• Space plants 12-18 inches apart and provide a trellis, fence, or poles to climb.
• Water regularly; Malabar spinach grows best with steady moisture.
• Begin harvesting leaves and tender shoot tips once plants are well established, generally around 55-70 days after sowing.
• Pick regularly to encourage fresh new growth through the warm season.