Tropica Indian Malabar Spinach Basella Rubra

Indian Malabar spinach (Basella rubra) is a fascinating climbing plant native to Southwest India and Asia. This vegetable variety, also known as Ceylon spinach or Red Malabar spinach, offers a flavorful alternative to traditional spinach. With a growth height of up to 1.60 m and burgundy-red stems, it is not only a delight for the palate but also a visual highlight in the garden. The dark green, fleshy leaves are versatile and can be enjoyed fresh in salads, as stir-fry vegetables, or steamed. In Asian cuisine, the juice of the leaves is often used to thicken sauces and soups. Additionally, the violet flowers that bloom from June to August are an interesting ingredient that can serve as a natural dye for various dishes. Indian Malabar spinach requires warm temperatures and is frost-sensitive, which is why it thrives mainly from summer to autumn.

• Exotic flavor and versatile use in the kitchen
• Climbing growth form with a height of up to 1.60 m
• Burgundy-red stems and dark green, fleshy leaves
• Violet flowers that can be used as a natural dye
• Frost-sensitive, requires protection over the winter.