Planting & Growing Instructions for Heirloom / Open Pollinated Malabar Spinach

Heirloom Malabar Spinach Seed

(Basella alba)

Heirloom / Open Pollinated Malabar Spinach is heat loving, and does not tolerate frost, doing best in hot, long season climates. Frost free season of 150 + days is best for Malabar Spinach Seed production. Can extend season by greenhouse starting, if desired. Direct sow Heirloom / Open Pollinated Malabar Spinach Seeds in full sun, covering with ½” of soil. Germination usually occurs in 10-12 days when the temperature is 80° +. Thin Malabar Spinach plants to 12-18″.