Référence : 2135A
BASELLE ALBA OR SPINACH FROM MALABAR AB
Basella Alba
Climbing plant with white flowers. The leaves are eaten lightly cooked, sautéed. The fruits are used as a dye (red-purple) in pastries.
The bag of 50 seeds
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Période de semis
From March to April
Période de récolte
From June to July
Conditionnement
The bag of 50 seeds
Référence
2135A
Cycle de vie
annual
Fast-growing climbing plant adapted to warm climates, annual in our climates. Bears small white flowers in compact clusters, which turn into dark purple pea-shaped fruits. The leaves are eaten raw, lightly cooked, sautéed, or in an infusion. The fruits are used as a coloring in pastries. Enjoys full sun, warm, humid locations in rich, well-drained soil. A minimum temperature of 15°C is necessary for its development. Can reach 4 to 6 meters. Water daily in case of extreme heat or drought.
Sowing
Soak the seeds in lukewarm water for 24 hours. Sow in pots in March-April, and keep warm for 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting in mid-May.
Harvest
From June-July, leaves and young shoots are harvested as needed.
50 g per 1000 plants.
