Longevity spinach makes a great edible groundcover in any food forest

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Longevity Spinach with Green leaves and delicate serration along the length of the leaves growing at Daleys Fruit Tree Nursery

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Longevity Spinach

Gynura procumbens
Fruit Trees > Perennial vegetables > Longevity Spinach
Fast growing, fleshy-leaved edible green to 1m high, that can be eaten raw in salads, smoothies and stir-fries. The plant is best grown well-watered and in part shade in warm climates, and pruned as the fleshy stems and leaves can get quite heavy. Can be... Read More
Other Names: Sambung nyawa, Diabetes Plant, Plant of Longevity, Insulin Plant, Moluccan Spinach

$14.75

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Specifications of Longevity Spinach

Preferred Climate Subtropical, Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 0-1m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas QLD

Suitability in Pots Yes

Water Requirements Frequent Watering

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest First Year

Sun or Shade Part (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Moderately Acidic (5.5-6.5), Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

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