2 pack x 200 seeds Red Malabar Spinach Seeds for Culinary and Ornamental

Direct Answer

These 2 packs of 200 Red Malabar Spinach seeds produce beautiful climbing vines with deep purple stems and succulent green leaves. This heat-loving tropical "spinach" thrives when traditional spinach bolts—perfect for summer salads, stir-fries, and adding ornamental drama to trellises.

✨ Highlights

• 400 total seeds across 2 packs for generous coverage
• Thrives in hot weather when true spinach fails
• Stunning purple-red stems with ornamental appeal
• Mild, slightly mucilaginous leaves—great fresh or cooked
• Vigorous climbing vine—reaches 6-10 feet on support

📋 How to Use

1. Soak seeds 24 hours before planting to improve germination
2. Sow 1/2 inch deep after soil warms to 65°F+ (18°C+)
3. Space plants 12 inches apart with trellis or fence support
4. Keep soil consistently moist; heat accelerates growth
5. Harvest outer leaves regularly; plant produces all summer

📦 What's Included

• 2 sealed packs × 200 Red Malabar Spinach seeds each (400 total)
• Growing instructions included

🌱 Care & Storage

Store seeds in cool, dry location. Plants love heat, humidity, and rich soil. Not frost-tolerant—grow as annual in temperate climates. Provide sturdy support for vigorous vines.

📝 Key Terms

• Malabar Spinach (Basella alba/rubra) — Tropical climbing vine; not true spinach but similar culinary use
• Mucilaginous — Slightly slimy texture when cooked; thickening quality in soups

Cozy Note: Those purple stems winding up a sunny trellis—beautiful enough for the front yard, productive enough for the dinner table.