• Front of Red Malabar Spinach seed pack featuring botanical illustration and variety title. Ideal for gardeners in warm climates and vertical spaces.
  • Detailed planting guide for Red Malabar Spinach including spacing, germination, and harvest tips. Printed on the back of the heirloom seed packet.
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Red Malabar Spinach Seeds

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Red Malabar Spinach (Basella rubra) is a vigorous, vining heirloom vegetable known for its vibrant red stems, glossy, succulent green leaves, and mild, slightly peppery flavor. Unlike true spinach, this heat-loving plant thrives in warm climates and produces continuously throughout the summer. The lush, climbing vines can reach up to 10 feet when trellised, making it both a productive and ornamental addition to gardens. The leaves are thick and slightly mucilaginous, similar to okra, and are perfect for salads, stir-fries, and soups.

Approximately 100 Seeds Per Pack
Type: Open-pollinated, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 7–11 (grown as an annual in cooler zones)
Days to Germinate: 10–20 days
Days to Maturity: 70–85 days
Plant Height: Vining, 6–10 feet
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Rich, Well-draining, Moist
Flavor: Mild, slightly peppery, succulent
Use: Fresh eating, salads, stir-fries, soups

Uses

Red Malabar Spinach is versatile and visually striking:

  • Fresh: The tender leaves add a crisp, slightly tangy flavor to salads.
  • Stir-Fried: Cooks down with a texture similar to okra, perfect for Asian dishes.
  • Soups: Adds a mild, earthy flavor and a slightly thickened texture.
  • Ornamental: Beautiful red vines add a splash of color to trellises and fences.

Growing Instructions

Start Red Malabar Spinach seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost date or sow directly outdoors once the soil has warmed. Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep in seed-starting mix, maintaining a temperature of 75–85°F for optimal germination. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and the soil is consistently warm. Space plants 12–18 inches apart. Red Malabar Spinach thrives in full sun but tolerates partial shade, especially in hot climates. Provide a sturdy trellis for the vines to climb. Harvest the tender leaves regularly to encourage new growth. The more you pick, the more it produces.

    Front of Red Malabar Spinach seed pack featuring botanical illustration and variety title. Ideal for gardeners in warm climates and vertical spaces.
    Detailed planting guide for Red Malabar Spinach including spacing, germination, and harvest tips. Printed on the back of the heirloom seed packet.

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      All of our seeds are Non-GMO and grown beyond organic, using kitchen safe methods without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. We believe in purity from seed to soil, so you can feel confident about what you’re planting, harvesting, and feeding your family.



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      Tested for Real Gardens, Not Just Lab Conditions: We don’t just grow test plots—we plant our seeds in real soil, under real conditions, and track how they perform in the same kinds of gardens you use.



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      Each seed variety comes with easy-to-follow, straight forward planting instructions—no jargon or guesswork. We also offer growing tips based on our own experience to help you succeed, even if you're new to gardening. Our goal is to empower you with confidence, not overwhelm you with complexity. If you ever need help, we're just a message away.

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