{"product_id":"malabar-red-spinach","title":"Malabar Red Spinach","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"293\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌿 Malabar Red Spinach (Basella rubra) — Organic Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"363\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Malabar Spinach, Ceylon Spinach, Vine Spinach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"393\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌱 Seed Quality Promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"645\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAll seeds sold by \u003cstrong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eYahuah’s Farm\u003c\/strong\u003e are \u003cstrong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"499\"\u003e100% organic, non-GMO, and never chemically treated or coated\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"503\"\u003eWe do not sell pelleted, dyed, chemically enhanced, or synthetic-treated seeds.\u003cbr data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eWhat you plant should be as pure as the medicine it becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"680\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAbout Malabar Red Spinach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"1004\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMalabar Red Spinach is a beautiful, fast-growing tropical leafy vine prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"841\"\u003ethick, glossy green leaves, deep red stems, and vibrant magenta berries\u003c\/strong\u003e. Despite the name, it is not true spinach — but it is one of the best \u003cstrong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eheat-tolerant greens\u003c\/strong\u003e available, thriving in summer when traditional greens bolt or fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1217\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis plant is both \u003cstrong data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eornamental and edible\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a perfect choice for trellises, fences, arches, and edible landscapes. It produces continuously throughout the warm season and can be harvested repeatedly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1252\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTraditional \u0026amp; Herbal Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1301\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMalabar Spinach has been traditionally used as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1546\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• A nutritious leafy green\u003cbr data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e• A summer spinach substitute\u003cbr data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003e• A soothing mucilaginous vegetable\u003cbr data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e• A cooling food plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003e• A traditional tropical green\u003cbr data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003e• A thickener for soups and stews\u003cbr data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003e• A gentle digestive food\u003cbr data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003e• A nourishing plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1631\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIt has long been valued as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eheat-season green\u003c\/strong\u003e and a reliable summer food crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1662\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"2060\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003eBasella rubra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malabar Red Spinach\u003cbr data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual in temperate climates; perennial in tropical zones\u003cbr data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climbing vine\u003cbr data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003eMature Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10+ feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eLeaf Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep green with red veins\u003cbr data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eStem Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark red to purple\u003cbr data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink to magenta\u003cbr data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark purple berries\u003cbr data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2165\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis plant is incredibly ornamental, making it ideal for edible landscapes and decorative food gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2212\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowing Malabar Red Spinach from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2330\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMalabar Spinach is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003eheat-loving plant\u003c\/strong\u003e that thrives in summer conditions. It is easy to grow and very forgiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2335\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2378\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow to Germinate Malabar Spinach Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2443\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMalabar Spinach seeds benefit from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003esoaking before planting\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2471\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePre-Soak (Recommended)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2571\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003eSoak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2571\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2571\"\u003eThis softens the seed coat and speeds germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2596\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlanting Steps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2721\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2625\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2625\"\u003eSow seeds ¼–½ inch deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003eUse well-draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2685\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2685\"\u003eKeep soil consistently moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003ePlace in warm, sunny conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2726\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2748\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2787\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• 7–21 days\u003cbr data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2764\"\u003e• Faster in warm soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2792\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2821\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2837\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2871\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2852\"\u003eZones 7–11\u003c\/strong\u003e (annual elsewhere)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2876\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2885\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2937\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Full sun preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003e• Tolerates partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"2952\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"3014\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Rich\u003cbr data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"2963\"\u003e• Well-draining\u003cbr data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"2981\"\u003e• Loamy\u003cbr data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"2991\"\u003e• High organic matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3019\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3030\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3129\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Moderate to high moisture\u003cbr data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3062\"\u003e• Loves consistent watering\u003cbr data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003e• Drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3134\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3136\" data-end=\"3147\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3223\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Space plants 12–18 inches apart\u003cbr data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3185\"\u003e• Provide trellis, fence, or support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3248\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowth Timeline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3282\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3264\"\u003eWeeks 1–3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3267\"\u003e• Germination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3321\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3298\"\u003eWeeks 4–6:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3301\"\u003e• Vine development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3323\" data-end=\"3358\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3323\" data-end=\"3338\"\u003eWeeks 7–10:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3341\"\u003e• First harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3409\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3372\"\u003eOngoing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3375\"\u003e• Continuous harvest until frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3414\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3416\" data-end=\"3429\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3431\" data-end=\"3441\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLeaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3481\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvest young, tender leaves regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3492\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eStems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3493\" data-end=\"3517\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTender stems are edible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3530\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBerries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3531\" data-end=\"3565\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUsed traditionally as natural dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3567\" data-end=\"3610\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFrequent harvesting encourages more growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3612\" data-end=\"3615\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3617\" data-end=\"3631\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSeed Saving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"3633\" data-end=\"3770\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3633\" data-end=\"3676\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3676\"\u003eAllow berries to fully ripen and darken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3677\" data-end=\"3696\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3680\" data-end=\"3696\"\u003eHarvest berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3697\" data-end=\"3721\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3700\" data-end=\"3721\"\u003eMash and rinse seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3740\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3725\" data-end=\"3740\"\u003eDry thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"3770\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3744\" data-end=\"3770\"\u003eStore cool, dry, and dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3772\" data-end=\"3775\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"3809\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy Grow Malabar Red Spinach?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"4026\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Thrives in heat\u003cbr data-start=\"3828\" data-end=\"3831\"\u003e• Continuous summer harvest\u003cbr data-start=\"3858\" data-end=\"3861\"\u003e• Beautiful climbing vine\u003cbr data-start=\"3886\" data-end=\"3889\"\u003e• Highly ornamental\u003cbr data-start=\"3908\" data-end=\"3911\"\u003e• Easy to grow\u003cbr data-start=\"3925\" data-end=\"3928\"\u003e• Great spinach substitute\u003cbr data-start=\"3954\" data-end=\"3957\"\u003e• Great for trellises\u003cbr data-start=\"3978\" data-end=\"3981\"\u003e• Edible landscaping plant\u003cbr data-start=\"4007\" data-end=\"4010\"\u003e• Fast growing\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yahuah's Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default 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