Malabar spinach
Basella alba
Heat-loving perennial plant with edible fleshy leaves. Grows as a climbing vine and requires support. Rich in vitamins and minerals with a mild, tender taste.
Stages of growth
Planting calendar
How to care
Germinate seeds at 25-28°C
Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
- •Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours
- •Use light, fertile soil for sowing
Difficulty growing
Suitable for beginners. Minimal maintenance, error-resistant.
Growing conditions
Nice neighbors.
Soil preparation
Planting parameters
💡Preparation Tips
- •Dig the bed to a depth of 25-30 cm
- •Add compost or humus (5-10 kg per m²)
- •If necessary, adjust pH with lime or peat
Frequently asked questions(5)
Plant after the last spring frost, when soil warms to 15-18°C. In temperate zones — May-June. The plant is very heat-loving and dies below 10°C.
Yes, absolutely essential. Malabar spinach is a climbing vine that can grow up to 2 meters tall. Install a trellis, net, or stretch strings for vine support.
Water regularly, especially in hot weather. Soil should always be slightly moist but without waterlogging. During active growth — 1-2 times daily.
Harvest young leaves and shoot tips, starting from 15-20 cm height. Regular harvesting stimulates branching and new leaf formation. You can harvest throughout the season.
In warm regions (zones 10-11), Malabar spinach overwinters in the ground. In temperate zones, grow as an annual and dig up with roots in fall before frost, or bring potted plants indoors for winter.
Benefits and nutrition
Benefit information coming soon
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