Malabar Spinach Red Seeds | Heat-Tolerant Climbing Leafy Vegetable – WINTER / SUMMER

10 seeds per pack.

Malabar Spinach Red is a fast-growing tropical leafy vine valued for its lush foliage, attractive reddish-purple stems and tender edible leaves.

Unlike true spinach, it prefers warm weather and develops long climbing vines that benefit from vertical support.

Its vigorous growth makes it especially suitable for:

• Kitchen gardens
• Rooftop gardens
• Balcony gardens
• Raised beds
• Grow bags
• Trellises
• Fences
• Vertical gardens

Key Features

• Heat-tolerant leafy vegetable
• Attractive red-purple stems
• Thick, glossy green leaves
• Fast-growing climbing vine
• Suitable for repeated harvesting
• Excellent for vertical gardening
• Performs well in pots and grow bags
• Suitable for warm-season production in Pakistan

Culinary Uses

Tender leaves and young shoots can be used in:

• Cooked vegetable dishes
• Curries
• Soups
• Stir-fries
• Daal dishes
• Mixed greens
• Steamed vegetables

Malabar Spinach has a softer, slightly succulent leaf texture compared with conventional spinach.

Germination & Temperature

Germination Time: 7–21 days
Suitable Temperature: 15°C–28°C

For improved germination, seeds may be soaked in clean water for approximately:

12–24 hours before sowing

Keep the growing medium consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Recommended Grow Bags

G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch
Suitable for one compact vine with regular feeding and climbing support.

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch
Recommended for one healthy plant with good root space.

G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch
Suitable where a wider growing area or multiple plants with proper spacing are desired. GREEN GARDENS describes G-24 as a wide, raised-bed style grow bag suitable for leafy vegetables and mixed planting.

Provide a trellis, net, fence or bamboo support soon after the vine begins growing.

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

Use:

50% Vermicompost + 50% Bhalu Mitti (Sandy Soil)

Mix both components thoroughly before sowing or transplanting.

The growing medium should remain:

• Loose
• Fertile
• Well drained
• Moisture-retentive
• Free from hard compaction

Malabar Spinach prefers regular moisture but does not perform well in permanently waterlogged soil.

Growing Instructions from Seeds

1. Soak the Seeds
Soak seeds in normal or slightly warm water for approximately 12–24 hours before sowing.

2. Prepare the Growing Medium
Mix 50% Vermicompost + 50% Bhalu Mitti thoroughly.

3. Sow the Seeds
Sow approximately:

1–1.5 cm deep

Place 1–2 seeds per sowing point and cover lightly with soil.

4. Water Gently
Keep the growing medium consistently moist during germination without making it soggy.

5. Germination
Seeds generally germinate within 7–21 days under suitable conditions.

6. Light Requirements
Provide approximately 5–7 hours of direct sunlight daily.

During very hot weather, light afternoon shade can help reduce heat stress.

7. Thin the Seedlings
If several seeds germinate together, keep the strongest seedlings and remove excessive crowding.

8. Plant Spacing
Maintain approximately:

30–45 cm between plants

when adequate space is available.

9. Provide Climbing Support
Use a trellis, net, fence, bamboo poles or climbing frame.

Guide the young vines gently toward the support as they grow.

10. Watering
Water regularly to maintain even moisture.

Avoid allowing the soil to remain completely dry for long periods.

11. Feeding
The recommended growing medium already contains Vermicompost.

Additional GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost may be applied lightly during active growth when required.

12. Pruning & Training
Pinch the growing tips once the vine is established to encourage branching and fuller leafy growth.

Remove weak, damaged or yellow foliage as required.

13. Harvesting
Harvest tender leaves and young shoots regularly once the plant becomes established.

Pick a few leaves at a time and leave sufficient foliage for continued growth.

Regular harvesting encourages fresh new shoots.

Related Products

Complete your Malabar Spinach growing setup with:

• GREEN GARDENS Grow Bags
• G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch
• G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch
• G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch
• GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost