Malabar Spinach SEEDS – Untreated & Heirloom – Indian Spinach – Ceylon Red – Basella alba
Malabar spinach is a fantastic green leafy vegetable with many health benefits. The entire plant is edible. It contains many vitamins and minerals and has been highly regarded and used in traditional medicine for ages. It is a fast-growing and heat-tolerant plant. It can be grown in subtropics and tropics as a perennial or as an annual in the cooler regions. It can be enjoyed fresh and cooked. The colorful berries can be sprinkled on top of various dishes.
Interesting facts about this plant: “Basella spp. (Basellaceae) are commonly known as Ceylon spinach, Indian spinach, Malabar nightshade and the plant is highly exploited for its medicinal properties in Chinese Traditional medicine and in ancient Indian medical system to treat constipation and also used as a diuretic, a toxicide and an anti-inflammation (Toshiyuki, Kazuhiro, & Masayuki, 2001)”
The price is for 12 seeds.
Planting and growing tips: Starting in trays for the first time growth is recommended. Malabar is an easy-to-grow, heat-tolerant plant. The better the soil, the quicker and better it will grow. It doesn’t like to sit in water so a well-drained position is best. All our edibles grow happily and quickly in slightly raised garden beds.
Additional notes:
- The price is for 12 seeds, naturally grown in my permaculture food forest. I am sending it to QLD, NSW, SA, and Victoria in Australia only. Pick up by appointment only.
- Do your research before trying any new foods. Please also note our disclaimer in the footer of this page.
References: Kumar, S. S., Manoj, P., & Giridhar, P. (2015). Nutrition facts and functional attributes of foliage of Basella spp. LWT – Food Science and Technology, 64(1), 468-474. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2015.05.017
