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MALABAR SPINACH Green Stem BASELLA alba
Climbing
Family: Basellaceae
Characteristics: Climbing vine 2 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 20
Seed per gram: Approx. 30
A vigorous vine with edible greens; young tender leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. Best grown on trellis, though is also attractive when grown along the ground.
This type of malabar spinach has large fleshy leaves and thick stems, in contrast to the red malabar spinach. Highly disease resistant.
Adaptable to most soils but prefers well drained moisture retaining soil rich in organic matter and a warm sunny sheltered position.
Tropical: All Year Round
Temperate: Spring to Sunmmer
Cold: Spring to Summer
Sow: 10mm deep.
Sow direct or in trays of a quality seed raising mix and transplant when 5-6cm tall.
Germination:14-21 days.
Plant space: 30cm
Row space: 60cm
Maturity: 8 weeks
Feed with a soluble fertiliser every two weeks for stronger plants. Pick leaves continuously to promote new growth.
Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate, keep them moist but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- The customer should do their due diligence that they are suited to their region.
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Importing to Tasmania Prohibited