Plant Care: How to Grow Malabar Spinach

Plant Type
Perennial Herb, Vine.

Can also be grown as an annual in temperate climates as a heat-loving alternative to spinach.

Harvest Season
Spring - Fall.

Mature Size
Up to 10 ft. long.

Soil & Moisture
Fertile, well-draining soil.

Light Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade

Self-Fertile

Growth Rate

Zone Hardiness
Outdoors 7+ with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+

Propagation