About This

• The thick, dark green leaves of this edible ornamental provide tasty greens throughout the summer, when traditional spinach will not grow.
• The mild flavor makes Red Stem equally good cooked or fresh, and is more palatable to children than the peppery cool-season varieties. The red stems really jazz up the plate.
• Heat-loving and vigorous, these attractive plants reach 6 feet or more if trained on a bean tower, trellis, lamppost, or any vertical structure with some porousness for twining.
• The plants sport scarlet stems that contrast beautifully with the deep green of the thick, broad leaves. Many people grow Red Stem for purely ornamental purposes, but there's a lot of good eating on this productive plant!
• Start seeds indoors, then transplant into the garden or large container (with support) in late spring. Nothing is easier or more productive. Pkt is 50 seeds.

Overview

• Plant or Animal Product Type : Vegetable
• Indoor/Outdoor Usage : Indoor
• Brand : Park Seed
• Color : Red Stem Malabar
• Expected Blooming Period : Year Round
• Sunlight Exposure : Full Sun
• Unit Count : 50.0 Count
• Expected Planting Period : Year Round
• Product Care Instructions : mild
• Moisture Needs : Constant Watering