Basella alba ( Malabar Spinach )

🪴 Growing as water rooted cuttings. You will a receive 3-5 shoots around 15cm long. 

☀️ Light: Full Sun, will tolerate shady positions.

💧Soil & Water: Moist soil, can tolerate soggy, but not dry soils. Moderate water use, likes consistent moisture. 

🌱 Growth: Vineing. Grown as a annual in cold climates. Perfect for hanging baskets, or provide a trellis when in ground. 

🍲 Cook: Raw/Cooked. Ideal for stirfries, stews, soups and salads. 

⚠️ Contains Oxalates, cook to reduce. 

🌏 Native to Southeast Asia

🗣️Scientific Name: Basella alba.

Aka Malabar Spinach, Vietnamese Spanish, Ceylon Spinach, Vine Spinach, Climbing Spinach, Indian Spinach, Chinese Spinach.