Vegetables
Beginner
Tender perennial
Malabar Spinach
Basella alba
About Plant: Malabar Spinach
A heat-loving tropical vine with thick edible leaves that thrives when true spinach struggles in summer heat.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterRegular moisture
SoilRich, well-drained (6.0–7.0)
Spacing12–24 inches
Height6–10 feet
Time to Harvest55-75
Planting Depth1/2–1 inch
Germination Time5–14 days
Expert Growing Tips
Give climbing growth a sturdy support and keep moisture consistent.