Malabar Red Spinach – 100 Seeds

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Grow a beautiful and delicious "summer spinach" with our Red Malabar Spinach seeds. While not a true spinach, this heirloom is a fantastic, heat-loving vine that thrives when other greens have bolted. It features beautiful, thick, glossy green leaves and striking, deep red stems that are highly ornamental. The succulent leaves have a mild, earthy flavor and are perfect for use in salads or cooked dishes. A fast-growing and productive vine, it's a great choice for a trellis or arbor.

⭐ What you'll love

  • A fantastic heat-tolerant spinach substitute that thrives in summer.
  • Beautiful, ornamental vines with deep red stems and glossy green leaves.
  • The thick, succulent leaves have a mild, earthy, and slightly peppery flavor.
  • A fast-growing vine that is perfect for trellises and vertical gardening.

🌿 Seed details

  • Plant Name: Red Malabar Spinach (Basella rubra)
  • Seed Quantity: Approx. 100 seeds
  • Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
  • Lifecycle: Annual
  • Height: 6-10 foot vine
  • Days to Maturity: 60-70 days
  • USDA Zone: 7-11
  • Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

  • Sowing: For a head start, sow seeds indoors 5-6 weeks before the last frost. Direct sow is possible after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is very warm.
  • Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
  • Spacing: Space or thin plants to 6 inches apart.
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun.
  • Soil: Prefers moist, fertile, well-draining soil.
  • Support: Provide a sturdy trellis or other support for the vines to climb.

✅ Our seed packets

  • Professionally designed and made.
  • Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
  • Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
  • Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
  • Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
  • Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

  • FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
  • Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
  • Tracking is included with every order.

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Etsy customer

Love the packaging. Will be planting once the hot weather breaks.

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Etsy customer

so happy i got it ontime

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Etsy customer

Packed nicely and delivered with zero damaged. Shipped and arrived quickly with the exact seeds as described.

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Etsy customer

These were a gift. They arrived at their destination and since they are seeds I don’t know how well they’ll grow.

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Etsy customer

Arrived timely and packaged well.