Malabarspinat
Spinach variety Malabarspinat is a red stemmed, decorative climbing plant with fleshy leaves that can be either cooked or eaten raw. Leaves the size of a small plate can be harvested individually. A frost sensitive, warmth-loving plant for growing in protected sites or in the greenhouse. It is helpful to train the plants. The flavour of the leaves is reminiscent of young corn cobs.
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Origin
Multiplier: Gärtnerei der Lebensgemeinschaft Höhenberg, Gärtnerei der Magnuswerkstätten, Gärtnerei von Woedtke GbR / Stefan Eysermans Cerifications: Bioland, Demeter
Cultivation
Raise in seed bed: mid of April till mid of May for planting out from mid of May; start harvesting from mid of JulySeed germination temperature: ca. 24 °CPlanting distance: ca. 40 x 20-25 cmOptimal amount of plants: 10-12 plants/m²Sowing depth: ca. 2 cm
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Gärtnerei von Woedtke GbR / Stefan Eysermans
Since 1978, the Woedtke GbR has been cultivating its diverse crops biodynamically. It is located in Murr, along the Middle Neckar, with a typical favourable climate for fruit and wine growing.
