Malabar Spinach Seeds (Basella alba) – Heat-Tolerant, Fast-Growing Climbing Spinach

Add a fast-growing, heat-tolerant green to your garden with Malabar Spinach seeds. Unlike traditional spinach, this climbing variety thrives in hot summer conditions, producing thick, succulent leaves packed with nutrients. Ideal for trellises, fences, containers, or garden beds, Malabar Spinach provides continuous harvest throughout the season.

Features:

1. Variety: Malabar Spinach (Basella alba)
2. Growth habit: Climbing, vining, and fast-growing
3. Leaf characteristics: Thick, succulent, dark green, and nutrient-rich
4. Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
5. Soil requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil
6. Suitable for: Trellises, fences, containers, raised beds, and edible landscaping

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds
2. Planting Season: Spring to early summer
3. Zones: USDA Zones 7–11
4. Planting Depth: 0.25–0.5 inch (6–12 mm)
5. Spacing: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) between plants
6. Germination Time: 10–21 days
7. Days to Harvest: 40–60 days after sowing
8. Plant Height: Up to 8–10 feet (2.4–3 m) when supported
9. Plant Spread: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)
10. Temperature: Thrives in warm, humid climates
11. Watering: Moderate, keep soil consistently moist
12. Maintenance: Provide trellis support and regular harvesting to encourage new growth

Planting Guide:

1. Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks prior to transplanting.
2. Ensure soil is moist and well-draining for successful germination.
3. Thin seedlings to recommended spacing once established.
4. Provide trellis or fence support for climbing growth.
5. Harvest leaves regularly to encourage continuous production and bushy growth.