Plant Specifications

Planting And Care

• Soak the seeds in water the night before planting.
• In spring, sow seeds 1/4 in inch deep and approximately 18 in inch apart.
• Cover with soil and water well.
• Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate.
• When seeds germinate pour liquid fertilizer over the seedlings, making sure to wet all of the leaves.
• Add a thin layer of straw mulch to hold in the moisture and help prevent weeds.
• Malabar spinach dose not have many pests or diseases.
• If the plant gets too big, simply cut it back.

Giloy Plant Care

Malabar spinach is a vining tropical plant that is grown as an annual in cooler climates. It is cultivated for its edible stems and leaves. There are two main varieties: red-stemmed and white-stemmed. This fast-growing leafy vegetable is easily started from seed sown directly in the garden.

Malabar spinach prefers a sunny site with fertile, well-drained soil. Work a generous amount of organic soil conditioner into the soil with a garden fork. Add some slow-release 10-10-10 fertilizer to the site as well.

Giloy Plant Special Feature

• you eat the leaves and the stems, Malabar spinach can be harvested as soon as the main stem is growing well.
• Snip the leaves and tender stems with scissors as needed. Harvest before the vine flowers for the best flavor.

Giloy Plant Uses