Vegetable · Charlotte, NC
🥬 Malabar spinach
Heat-loving vine green. The right spinach substitute when true spinach has bolted.
Suitability: 100/100 · Excellent choice
Sun requirement: 4–8 hours
Space required: ~2.0 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Easy
Plant Apr–Sep · Harvest May–Aug
Expected harvest: 15–46 lb
Grocery equivalent: $54–$162
Estimated garden cost: $29–$56
Potential savings: $-2–$133/year