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Malabar Spinach

Basella alba, Basellaceae

Zones
7a–11b
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateHigh

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Climbing CucumberCucumis sativus Climbing
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Fuzzy MelonBenincasa hispida var. chieh-qua
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat
True YamDioscorea rotundata
Nutrient Accumulation
CucumberCucumis sativus
Trap CropNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

LemongrassCymbopogon citratus

Lemongrass essential oils can inhibit the growth of leafy vegetables including Malabar spinach

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Malabar Spinach grow in?

Malabar Spinach grows in USDA hardiness zones 7a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Malabar Spinach?

Good companions for Malabar Spinach include Climbing Cucumber, Fuzzy Melon, True Yam, Cucumber.

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