Nhat Cao San Malabar Spinach Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Nhat Cao San Malabar Spinach is a warm-season leafy vine valued for its vigorous climbing growth habit and lush green foliage. It is commonly grown on trellises, fences, raised beds, and containers, making it well suited for vertical gardening. The plant performs best in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for warm and humid growing conditions, Nhat Cao San Malabar Spinach provides abundant foliage throughout the growing season.

Features

• Warm-season leafy vine with a vigorous climbing growth habit
• Produces abundant green foliage throughout the growing season
• Suitable for trellises, raised beds, containers, and garden plots
• Adaptable to warm and humid growing conditions
• Performs well in full sun to partial shade
• Suitable for home vegetable and edible gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Basella alba
• Common Name (US): Malabar Spinach
• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable Seed
• Growth Habit: Climbing annual vine
• USDA Zones: 7–11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Sowing Season Months: March–June
• Germination: 10–20 days at 70–85°F (21–29°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent soil moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 6–10 ft tall, 2–3 ft spread
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 in apart