How to grow Malabar Spinach

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How long does Malabar spinach take to grow?

These estimates for how long Malabar spinach takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Malabar spinach to germinate?
12 days

Average 12 days | Min 5 days | Max 27 days (24)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Malabar spinach?
+ 11 days

Average 11 days | Min 7 days | Max 17 days (3)

Days to Maturity How long until Malabar spinach is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ 135 days

Average 135 days | Min 128 days | Max 142 days (3)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Malabar spinach?
= 158 days

Other names for Malabar spinach

Flowing water vegetable, Fallen hollyhock, Wood ear vegetable, Ceylon spinach, Indian spinach, East-indian spinach, Surinam spinach, Chinese spinach, Vietnamese spinach, Malabar nightshade, Malabar climbing spinach, Broad bologi, Buffalo spinach, Vine spinach, Pui saag, Valchi bhaji, Basale soppu, Bachhali, Spinach climbing

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