Red Malabar Spinach Seeds | Heat-Tolerant Tropical Greens | Climbing Vine | Heirloom Vegetable SeedsBasella RubraListing is for 1 packet of minimum 20 seeds Looking for a leafy green that actually thrives in the heat of summer? Red Malabar Spinach is the perfect warm-weather substitute for traditional spinach, producing glossy, thick leaves and vibrant red-purple stems that bring beauty and flavor to any garden. This heat-loving tropical vine grows vigorously during summer and continues well into fall, providing a steady supply of nutritious greens. The tender young leaves and shoots have a mild, Swiss chard–like flavor and are delicious in salads, stir-fries, curries, and soups. When cooked, they add a silky texture that naturally thickens dishes. PLANTINGGermination: 10-21 daysSeed Sowing Depth: 1/4” deepSowing: It takes a bit longer for them to sprout (over 10 days). Start in doors, in seed trays/pots 8-12 weeks before your last frost date. Using a heat mat will speed up germination. Or direct sow seeds after all danger of frost has passed.Days to maturity: 60 days
