Malabar Spinach

🌱 QUANTITY: 20 Seeds
⏳ SEED TO HARVEST: 45–60 days
🌿 SOWING METHOD: Direct sow
🏞️ SOWING TIME (PLAINS): Year-round, including harsh summers
🌄 SOWING TIME (HILLS): April-August
☀️ LIGHT REQUIREMENT: Full sunlight; Partial shade during summer

A classic tropical green, Malabar Spinach has its origins in South Asia, where it has been grown for centuries as a heat-loving alternative to regular spinach. Malabar Spinach thrives in India’s hot and humid climate, making it an invaluable leafy green for summer and monsoon gardens.

With its lush, climbing vines and glossy green leaves, this plant is as ornamental as it is nutritious. The leaves have a mild, slightly mucilaginous texture, similar to spinach but softer, making them perfect for curries, dals, stir-fries, and traditional Indian dishes. Rich in vitamins A and C, iron, and antioxidants, it’s a wholesome addition to any garden and diet.