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Malabar Spinach · Malabar Spinach

Zone 12b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Malabar Spinach to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostJan 1st
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJan 1st
Harvest BeginsMar 2nd
Harvest EndsDec 31st

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 70°F and nights stay above 60°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 7 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity60
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitVine
Support NeededTrellis
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)75
Min Soil Temp (°F)70
Min Night Temp (°F)60
Harden Off (days)7
Expert Note: Grow Malabar spinach after nights are consistently warm; give it a trellis early because it climbs fast in heat.