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Malabar Spinach - Red

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Fruit Trees > Perennial vegetables > Malabar Spinach - Red
Grows well under full sunlight in hot, humid climates. Growth is slow in low temperatures resulting in low yields. It grows best in sandy loam soils rich in organic matter with pH ranging from 5.5 to 8.0. Leaves are high in vitamin A, vitamin c, iron and ... Read More

$14.90 ($4.90-$14.90 choose a size)

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Specifications of Malabar Spinach - Red

Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn 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 WA

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Malabar Spinach - Red Reviews & Tips

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Steven
★★★★★ 1y ago

FLINDERS PARK, SA

Malabar Spinach - Red

Growing well so far. Growing for eating

Brenda
★★★★★ 1y ago

ELLIOTT HEADS, QLD

Malabar Spinach - Red

Thriving. Again, I need to build the support structure, but it's vining all over my other seedlings and baby trees.

Glenda
★★★★★ 3y ago

Noble Park, Victoria, Australia

Malabar Spinach - Red

This has grown extremely well without much care.Beautiful vine with a purple colour.

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