Red Stem Malabar Spinach · Malabar Spinach
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Apr 15th |
| Last Frost | May 13th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 13th |
| Harvest Begins | Jul 2nd |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 27th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 70°F
and nights stay above 55°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 7 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 50 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Vine |
| Support Needed | Trellis |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 75 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 70 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 55 |
| Harden Off (days) | 7 |
Expert Note: Start indoors for an earlier, leafy harvest, but treat it as heat-loving—transplant only after nights are reliably warm and keep soil evenly moist.