{"product_id":"malabar-spinach-red-15-seeds","title":"Malabar Spinach - Red (15 seeds)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMalabar Spinach Red\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMalabar Spinach 'Red' is a vigorous tropical climbing vine producing dark green, spinach-like leaves on striking burgundy stems that are as ornamental in the garden as they are useful in the kitchen. The fleshy, glossy leaves have a pleasant, nutty flavour similar to Swiss chard and can be used in the same way as standard spinach in stir-fries, soups, and salads. A beautiful and productive dual-purpose plant that thrives in the warm growing conditions of a New Zealand summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing to 1.8 m, this frost-tender vine can be grown on the ground or trained onto a trellis for cleaner, easier harvesting. It performs best in warm, sheltered positions with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture, making it an ideal summer leafy green for warmer New Zealand regions where standard spinach tends to bolt.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring, Summer\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost; transplant after frost risk passes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–45 cm apart with trellis support optional\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climbing vine to 1.8 m\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–21 days in warm conditions\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85 days; pick young leaves and shoot tips regularly\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, nutty, and similar to Swiss chard\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e15 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rasmussen Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47820468519063,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2828\/4311\/files\/0001-3762093397797672063.png?v=1788507808","url":"https:\/\/junglestory.co.nz\/hi\/products\/malabar-spinach-red-15-seeds","provider":"Jungle Story ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}