{"product_id":"malabar-green-spinach-100-seeds","title":"Malabar Green Spinach – 100 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen Malabar Spinach (Basella rubra) - 100 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Heirloom\u003cbr\u003e•Non-GMO\u003cbr\u003e•American grown seeds\u003cbr\u003e•Easy to grow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003eMalabar spinach is actually not spinach at all. It’s not even related! Well, OK, it’s distantly related, but it doesn’t taste much like spinach at all. The Chinese name literally means flowing water vegetable. When it’s raw Malabar spinach has very fleshy, thick leaves that are juicy and crisp with tastes of citrus and pepper. When cooked, though, Malabar spinach does look and taste a lot more like regular spinach. It doesn’t wilt as fast, does much better in warmer climates, and it holds up better in soups and stir-fries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing Instructions:\u003cbr\u003eScarify the seed with a file, sandpaper or even a knife to speed germination, which will take three weeks or longer at temperatures between 65-75 F. (18-24 C.). Malabar spinach does best in a slightly acidic, moist, fertile soil, though it can tolerate poor soil conditions. Sow indoors in flats 1\/4\" deep and 1\/4\" apart or in cells at 3 seeds per cell, 5-6 weeks before transplanting to the garden. After all danger of frost has passed, transplant out to the garden 6\" apart in rows 36\" apart. After all danger of frost has passed, sow directly into the soil 1-2\" apart, 1\/4\" deep, in rows 36\" apart. Thin to 6\" apart. Stem tip cuttings may be rooted, overwintered inside, and transplanted out again the following year or kept as a houseplant. Provide trellis support for it to climb on. Pick young leaves and stems throughout the season. Pinching tips will encourage branching.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHey, you. We're committed to giving you the best stuff out there, and sometimes that means we find other cool people making awesome things. It's like we're the best matchmakers for your self-care routine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is from one of those super rad, small businesses that we’ve vetted and love. But since they're the experts, they'll be shipping it directly to you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo, don't be shocked when this little gem arrives in its own separate package, all by its lonesome. It's just a special delivery from a friend of the family!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45674919657633,"sku":"sku-34598375882889","price":2.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/3401\/8927\/files\/spinach-malabar-green-basella-rubra-100-seedssouthern-seeds-453717.jpg?v=1769549862","url":"https:\/\/havenherbs.com\/products\/malabar-green-spinach-100-seeds","provider":"Haven Herbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}