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Not a true spinach, but a beautiful heat loving vine grown as much for an ornamental as edible! Rich burgundy vines produce large crinkly leaves with a Swiss chard/spinach taste and a slight citrus bite. Vigorous vines can grow over 15 feet tall and cover a trellis or teepee quickly in hot weather. An Asian green known as Phooi leaf.

SOWINGIndoors 3-4 weeks before last frost date or directly in the garden when soil has warmed. Cover seed with inch of soil 2 inches apart. Keep warm and evenly moist until seeds sprout.

THINor transplant to 6 inches apart when plants are 4 inches high.

GERMINATIONIn 10-14 days depending on soil and weather conditions. Keep evenly moist until first true leaves appear.

REMARKSThese are fast growing vines once established and the weather warms. Supply sturdy support for the vines as soon as they are planted. Eat fresh, steam or stir fry.