{"product_id":"ga-epinard-de-malabar-red-malabar-spinach-bio","title":"Organic Malabar Spinach 'Red Malabar Spinach'","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"169\"\u003eOrganic 'Red Malabar Spinach' (Basella rubra) from Gaia seed company, a sumptuous edible vine, ultra-heat tolerant and rich in color\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eRed Malabar spinach is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"246\"\u003esplendid edible Asian vine\u003c\/strong\u003e , prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"288\"\u003eruby-red stems\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"330\"\u003ethick, succulent leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e , and incredible \u003cstrong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eheat tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e , producing abundantly when regular spinach is withering away. Although it's called \"spinach,\" it's a different species, \u003cstrong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eBasella rubra\u003c\/strong\u003e , grown as an annual in temperate regions. This vine can climb up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"645\"\u003e180 cm (6')\u003c\/strong\u003e with support and offers leaves perfect for \u003cstrong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"744\"\u003esalads, stir-fries, curries, soups, or smoothies\u003c\/strong\u003e . At the end of the season, it develops \u003cstrong data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"838\"\u003edeep purple berries extremely rich in anthocyanins\u003c\/strong\u003e , which can be used as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"878\"\u003enatural coloring\u003c\/strong\u003e . Beautiful, nutritious, decorative, and versatile: a truly unique plant for the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Dwarf beans, Lettuce, Parsley, Green onions, Nasturtium, Radish, Carrot, Asparagus, Brassica, Eggplant, Leek, Peas, Strawberry\u003cbr data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Sunflower, Jerusalem artichoke, Potato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Vigorous climbing vine\u003cbr data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : Up to 180 cm (6′)\u003cbr data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 25 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Ultra-heat resistant, succulent leaves, purple berries rich in anthocyanins, ideal as a natural dye, food \u0026amp; ornamental plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Glossy dark green with rubra-red stems \u003cbr data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Fleshy, sweet, slightly mucilaginous leaves\u003cbr data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Down to -10°C once established (but sensitive to frost when young)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eScarification\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended to improve germination.\u003cbr data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003e Sow indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003e8 to 10 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before the last frost, at a depth of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003e1.25 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003e Transplant when all risk of frost has passed. 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