Green Malabar Spinach Organic Seeds (Basella alba) Heat-tolerant vining green with thick succulent leaves; excellent spinach substitute for summer gardens and tropical dishes

Minimum: 10+ Seeds

Green Malabar Spinach is a vigorous, heat-loving leafy vine that thrives when traditional spinach bolts and fades. With thick, glossy succulent leaves and tender stems, this tropical green is an outstanding substitute for spinach in hot summer gardens.

Perfect for vertical growing, edible landscaping, and warm-climate food production, Malabar Spinach delivers reliable harvests during the hottest months of the year.

Why Grow Green Malabar Spinach?

🌞 Exceptional heat tolerance
🌿 Fast-growing climbing vine
🥬 Thick, tender, succulent leaves
🌱 Continuous harvest all summer
🪴 Ideal for trellises and small-space gardens

When temperatures soar, Basella alba keeps producing lush foliage, making it a must-have for Southern gardens and humid climates.

Plant Profile

• Botanical Name: Basella alba

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual vine (perennial in tropical zones)

• Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing or sprawling vine

• Days to Harvest: 50–70 days

• Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Rich, well-draining soil

• Support: Trellis, fence, cage, or vertical structure

This tropical leafy green can easily grow 6–10 feet in a single season when given support.

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Malabar Spinach has a mild, slightly earthy flavor with a tender texture. The leaves are fleshy and slightly mucilaginous when cooked, similar to okra.

Use it for:

🥗 Fresh salads (young leaves)
🍲 Soups and stews
🥘 Stir-fries
🍛 Curries and tropical dishes
🥬 Spinach substitute in any recipe

The leaves and tender stems are both edible. Harvest regularly to encourage branching and continuous production.

Growing Instructions

Malabar Spinach loves heat and humidity.

• Direct Sow: After last frost when soil reaches 70°F+

• Start Indoors: 4–6 weeks before transplanting

• Planting Depth: ½ inch

• Spacing: 12–18 inches

• Watering: Keep consistently moist

• Fertility: Benefits from compost-rich soil

Seeds may benefit from soaking 12–24 hours before planting to speed germination.

This plant thrives in high heat where traditional spinach fails, making it ideal for summer succession planting.

Garden & Permaculture Benefits

🌿 Vertical edible landscaping
🌱 Continuous cut-and-come-again harvest
🐝 Supports pollinators when flowering
🌎 Excellent for food forests in warm climates

Its climbing habit makes it perfect for maximizing vertical space in raised beds and urban gardens.

Perfect For

🌞 Southern and warm-climate gardeners
🌴 Tropical and subtropical growers
🪴 Container and trellis gardening
🥬 Summer spinach replacement
🌿 Organic kitchen gardens

Organic, Open-Pollinated Seeds

Our Green Malabar Spinach seeds are:

🌱 Certified Organic
🌿 Open-pollinated
🚫 Non-GMO
🌎 Selected for strong germination and vigor

If you struggle to grow leafy greens in summer heat, Green Malabar Spinach is your solution. Add this fast-growing tropical vine to your garden and enjoy fresh, homegrown greens all season long.