{"product_id":"25-malabar-spinach-seeds-basella-alba-ceylon-vine-heat-loving-leafy-green","title":"25 Malabar Spinach Seeds | Basella Alba | Ceylon Vine | Heat-Loving Leafy Green","description":"\u003cp\u003eMalabar Spinach (Basella alba), also known as Ceylon Spinach, Vine Spinach, or Mong Toi, is a fast-growing, perennial leafy vine prized for its succulent, slightly mucilaginous leaves. Unlike true spinach, it thrives in hot, humid summer weather where traditional spinach bolts. The leaves are rich in vitamins A and C, iron, and calcium, offering a mild, slightly peppery flavor perfect for salads, stir-fries, and soups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Growing Information:**\u003cbr\u003e\n- **USDA Zones:** Grown as an annual in zones 2-11. Perennial in zones 10-12.\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Light Requirements:** Prefers full sun to partial shade (6+ hours of sun).\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Water Requirements:** Keep soil consistently moist; drought-tolerant once established but best with regular watering.\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Growth Habit:** A vigorous climbing vine that can reach 6-10 feet in a season. Provide a trellis, fence, or support for optimal growth.\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Soil:** Prefers well-draining, fertile soil with a pH of 6.5-7.0.\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Sowing:** Direct sow after last frost when soil is warm (70-80°F). Seeds can be soaked for 24 hours to improve germination. Plant 1\/2 inch deep, 2-3 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 6-12 inches apart.\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Harvest:** Begin harvesting leaves and tender stem tips 50-70 days after planting. Frequent harvesting encourages bushier growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful addition to any edible garden, container, or vertical space, providing a continuous harvest of nutritious greens throughout the hottest months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"8 Store Seeds Sejahtera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44015295791201,"sku":"seed - Malabar Spinach Seeds-15","price":5.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/0796\/7073\/files\/download_eaa637d3-49fe-463e-a0c6-0d18c1dac235.jpg?v=1776321514","url":"https:\/\/8storeseedsejahtera.store\/products\/25-malabar-spinach-seeds-basella-alba-ceylon-vine-heat-loving-leafy-green","provider":"8 Store Seeds Sejahtera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}