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Basella, also known as Malabar spinach, is a plant native to the Malabar Coast on the Indian Peninsula. Valued for its flavorful leaves, it is often used as an alternative to traditional spinach. Well-suited to warm and sunny climates, this climbing plant thrives in southern regions where it can grow year-round.

Its vigorous growth and tender leaves make it a perfect edible plant for summer, while its aesthetic appeal, with its stems gracefully climbing and twining, adds charm to any garden. Malabar spinach can be grown both in the ground and in pots, offering flexibility depending on available space.

Care and Growing Tips for Malabar Spinach

Malabar spinach is a tropical plant that thrives in warmth and sunlight. It is important to protect it from cold temperatures, especially in spring. Avoid placing the plants outside too early in the season, as cold weather can stunt growth or damage young shoots. Ensure they are planted in a warm, sunny spot for optimal growth.

Strawberry spinach is one of the forgotten vegetables that is making a remarkable comeback in our vegetable gardens. It is cultivated for its leaves which are eaten fresh in salads or steamed and for its magnificent red fruits. However, make no mistake, although they look a lot like strawberries, they taste more like beets. The fruit should be consumed in moderation since the seed contains toxic agents.

This variety of spinach is hardy and slow to bolt. Its large dark green triangular leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. The leaves are harvested as needed. It is best to consume the leaves soon after harvesting, otherwise, it supports freezing very well. Successive sowings can be carried out if you prefer to consume the quite young leaves.

The vast majority of our seeds are produced on our farm. However, if the cultivation of a variety fails or if it is out of stock, we source from other seed companies to ensure an interesting selection. This is the case for this variety.