{"product_id":"red-malabar-spinach-seeds","title":"Red Malabar Spinach Seeds - Basella Rubra, 20 seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Malabar Spinach (\u003cem\u003eBasella rubra\u003c\/em\u003e) is a heat-loving climbing vine grown for its thick, glossy green leaves and red stems, which provide tender greens all summer when regular spinach bolts in the heat. It is not a true spinach, but the young leaves are cooked or eaten fresh the same way. This packet contains 20 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeed Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Malabar Spinach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBasella rubra\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-season annual in most gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twining vine; provide a trellis or other support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, fertile soil high in organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow after the soil is warm and the weather is reliably hot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e First light harvest about 50 days after planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to Plant: Direct sow after the soil is warm, or start indoors about 6 weeks before the last frost; do not set out until it is warm, as this plant dislikes cool temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Fertile, well-drained soil with compost worked in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: Sow 1\/4 inch deep and thin to 9–12 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: Sprouting takes 10–21 days at 70–85°F; soaking seeds overnight beforehand shortens germination time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: Pinch the tips of the vines and pick young leaves regularly, which encourages side shoots and a larger harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips: Provide a sturdy trellis — vines can climb 6 feet or more; frequent harvesting delays flowering and keeps the leaves tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pemdas Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48402787795150,"sku":"9499","price":3.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/5109\/8574\/files\/il_fullxfull.8303283396_fz0d.jpg?v=1790473990","url":"https:\/\/pemdasgarden.com\/products\/red-malabar-spinach-seeds","provider":"Pemdas Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}