Growing Guide: Sissoo Spinach

Plant Type:
Perennial Evergreen Herb

Harvest Season:
Year-round 

Sisssoo Spinach perennial to zones 9-11 but can be grown as an annual and harvested in northern climates all summer long!

Mature Size:
Up to 3 ft. tall and 4 ft. wide

Soil & Moisture:
Nitrogen-rich soil with plenty of organic matter and water. Drought tolerant once established.

Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Planted in partial shade, Sissoo Spinach will grow deep green, tender leaves.  Leaves will be lighter or darker depending on the amount of shade or sun provided. 

Self-Fertile:
Yes

Growth Rate:
Fast, Medium

Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 8-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+

Propagation:
Grown from cutting and will grow large enough to have bountiful harvest capability within the year.

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Sow Exotic carries many different varieties of tropical perennial greens including Okinawa Spinach, Longevity Spinach, Sissoo Spinach and annuals like Lagos Spinach and Malabar Spinach. Grow them all together in our Summer Spin-Off: Tropical Greens Bundle.