I was initially pretty excited about this Red Malabar Spinach, which is one of the few “greens” that can take the summer heat in Central Texas. I changed my mind, however, after hearing numerous reports of the spinach being “mucous-like” in texture and not very tasty either. I’ve heard that this plant is best used in fish-based soups, as found in Asian cuisine. At any rate, instead of cutting the spinach down – I replanted it in the corner of our yard for ornamental purposes…it is a vining plant that can reach 14 feet tall. Today is the first day I’ve noticed the spinach clinging to the bamboo stake.

The seeds for this plant came from Kitazawa, who certainly have the best packaging of any seed company in my humble opinion.