50 Seeds Red Stem Malabar Spinach Climbing Leafy Green Vine Vegetable Garden Trellis

Red Stem Malabar Spinach is a vigorous climbing vine grown for its tender leaves and thick reddish stems, offering both ornamental value and a productive harvest. It thrives in warm weather and quickly covers trellises, fences, and arbors with lush green foliage and striking crimson stems.

The leaves and stems are used in a variety of culinary dishes, including stir-fries, soups, and salads, where they add a mild, slightly tangy flavor. This heat-loving vine performs well in summer gardens when other leafy greens decline, and its rapid growth makes it a rewarding choice for vertical gardens, containers, and edible landscaping.
Species: Basella alba
Variety: Red Stem
Type: Annual vine
Plant_Habit: Climbing, twining
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, rich loam
Days_to_Harvest: 60-70
Zones: 7-10 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
Germination: 10-21 days
Sowing: Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Provide a trellis or support for climbing growth