Giant Malabar Spinach is an edible perennial and fast-growing vine with glossy, edible leaves found in tropical Asia and Africa where it is widely used as a leaf vegetable. This warm-season crop favors high heat and successful growth is dependent on high temperatures and moist, fertile soil that is high in organic matter. An excellent source of Niacin and Zinc, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, folic acid, iron, and calcium.
Also Known As: Ceylon Spinach, Vine Spinach, Pui Saag
| Species | Spinach, Giant Round Leaf Malabar |
| Plant Size | 8-10 feet vine |
| Days to Germinate | 10-21 days |
| Days to Harvest | 55-70 |
| Germination Rate | 85% |
| Test Date | 10/23 |
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Brand | TomorrowSeeds |
| Sunlight | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Seeds Packed For | 2024 |
Planting Instructions:
This warm season vegetable is very frost sensitive and should not be planted outdoors until a few weeks after all danger of frost has passed. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Plant 1/4 inch in soil after all danger of frost has passed in Spring in at least 70F temperature soil.
| Within-Row Spacing | 18 inches |
| Between-Row Spacing | 24-36 inches |
Nutrition Facts:
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| Calories 19 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 0.3 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium 24 mg | 1% |
| Potassium 510 mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate 3.4 g | 1% |
| Protein 1.8 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 160% | Vitamin C | 170% |
| Calcium | 10% | Iron | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0% | Vitamin B-6 | 10% |
| Cobalamin | 0% | Magnesium | 16% |
| *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |