Description

• Japanese Spinach is a dense, low growing plant to 70 cm high. Easily the most low maintenance perennial leaf vegetable; it is a hardy plant and relatively pest-free. Thriving in warm, wet conditions japanese Spinach does best in subtropical and tropical areas; it is sensitive to frost. An attractive plant with shiny leaves that are green on top and purple underneath
• It is a very nutritious vegetable, eaten raw or cooked. The leaves and young shoot tips are steamed, used in stir fry, tempura, stews, and soups
• Soil – It needs ample water, rich, fertile well-drained soil that is kept mulched and prefers a pH of between 6.1 and 6.5.
• Water – Give regular water during the growing season and make sure the soil doesn’t dry out, especially the first few days.
• Sunlight – It grows best in full sun to partial shade.
• Temperature- Cuttings are best taken when the soil temperature is at least 25°C.