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Basella alba

Ceylon Spinach

Ceylon Spinach

Exposure

  • Sun
  • Partial shade

Rusticity

9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • July

  • Climbing
  • Edible foliage
  • Fast growth
  • Ornamental
  • Rich in nutriments

Climbing plant which is distinguished by its red-purple stems garnished with green mucilaginous leaves. Its foliage can be eaten young, cooked, raw or in soups and it has vitamin A and C and trace elements. It climbs up to 2 m in height. Maturity: 60-90 days.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
- cm
Spread
- cm
Height
- cm
Spacing
24 - 30 in.
Spread
48 - 72 in.
Height
48 - 72 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Climbing

Flowering colours:

  • Pink

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Abundant and consistent

Maintenance:

  • Regular watering to limit flowering
  • which
  • once started
  • makes the foliage more bitter.

Soil requirement:

  • Rich and well drained

Features

Resistance:

  • Heat
  • Humidity

Attract:

  • Pollinators

Use:

  • Pot
  • Tray
  • Open ground
  • Vegetable table

Attribute:

  • Edible

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