Green
Specialty Greens · Malabar Spinach
Heirloom
Basella alba
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Basellaceae (Malabar Spinach family) · Genus: Basella
Characteristics
Color
Green
Flavor
Mild
Growth Habit
Vining
Texture
Juicy
Trait
Slow-Bolting / Heat Tolerant
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
❄
Hardiness
Warm-Season/Very Tender
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Exposure
Partial Sun
💧
Moisture
Keep Moist
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Origin
Asia
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Germination
10–21 days
at 65–85 °F
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Days to Maturity
60 days
Plant Height
7 ft
Mature Spread
6 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
6-8 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/4–1/2 in
Seed Spacing
1–2 in
Row Spacing
12–18 in
Thin To
6–12 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
65–75 °F
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Soil Temp
65–85 °F
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Air Temp
32 °F
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