Red malabar spinach Seeds, Alugbati, Vietnamese Spinach, Pui, Poi shak.

Red malabar spinach, Alugbati, Vietnamese Spinach, Pui, Poi shak. 25 SEEDS. Red Malabar spinach is a beautiful and delicious variety of Malabar spinach that is known for its deep red leaves. It is a fast-growing and prolific plant, and it is relatively easy to grow. Here are some tips for growing red Malabar spinach: Choose a sunny spot in your garden with well-drained soil. Red Malabar spinach needs full sun and well-drained soil to thrive. Plant the seeds directly in the garden after the last frost date. Sow the seeds 1/2 inch deep and 12 inches apart. Water the plants regularly, especially during hot weather. Red Malabar spinach is a thirsty plant, so be sure to keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plants every 2-3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer. This will help to promote vigorous growth and leaf production. Provide the plants with support. Red Malabar spinach is a vine, so it will need something to climb on. You can use a trellis, fence, or even other plants to support the vines. Here are some additional tricks for growing red Malabar spinach: Start the seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date. This will give the plants a head start and help them to produce leaves earlier in the season. Mulch around the plants to help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Black plastic mulch is a good option for red Malabar spinach, as it helps to warm the soil. Pinch back the tips of the vines when they are about 12 inches long. This will encourage the plants to branch out and produce more leaves. Harvest the leaves regularly. The more you harvest, the more leaves the plants will produce. Red Malabar spinach is a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. The leaves can be eaten fresh, cooked, or added to soups and stews.  In addition to the above tips, here are a few more things you can do to help your red Malabar spinach grow and thrive: Use a compost tea or fish emulsion to fertilize the plants. This will help to boost leaf production. Water the plants deeply at the base of the plant, avoiding the foliage. This will help to encourage deep root growth and make the plants more drought-tolerant. Side dress the plants with nitrogen fertilizer every few weeks. This will help to promote vegetative growth and leaf production. Remove any diseased or damaged leaves and fruit. This will help to prevent the spread of disease. Monitor the plants regularly for pests and diseases. Treat any problems promptly to prevent them from damaging the plants.