Green Malabar Spinach
The Seed Savers Exchange - Big, thick, glossy dark-green leaves have a slightly peppery, slightly citrusy flavor that make them a great substitute for true spinach when the summer heat hits. Malabar spinach works well in any recipe that calls for true spinach—including in green salads or stir-fries—but, because of its slightly gelatinous texture, is most frequently used to thicken soups and stews. Slow-bolting plants grow fast, tolerate heat well, and produce new leaves throughout the season. ‘Green Malabar’ also makes a mark as an ornamental, producing lush foliage on vines that can grow up to 10' long. 50-60 days.
Characteristics:
- Conventional
- Not a true spinach, but similar in flavor and usage
- Soft, rounded leaves
- Green leaf veins and stems
- Fast growing vines
- Dark green glossy heart shaped leave
- Heat tolerant
- 50-70 days
- 50 seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors when the danger of frost has passed. Can also be sown indoors. Transplant outdoors after air temperatures are consistently between 70 and 80°F. For best yields, harvest continually. Plant in full sun or partial shade.
- Plant 1" apart
- Plant 1/2" deep
- Thin 6" apart
- Support: Trellis
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