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Seedlings : Malabar Spinach

$29.90

Malabar spinach is a tropical leafy green that was named after a coastal region in southwestern India. It is botanically not a true spinach yet it resembles it. The dark green, glossy, oval or heart-shaped leaves, and shoots can be eaten raw in salads or cooked. The taste of Malabar spinach is mild, similar to spinach, with peppery notes and a hint of citrus. Once cooked though, the texture is different from spinach. The thick, semi-succulent leaves become gluey, not unlike okra.

Malabar spinach grows vertically and needs a trellis to support its fast growth. In hot climates with frost-free winters, you can grow it as a perennial, otherwise it’s an annual vegetable just like spinach. It is not only an edible plant, but also an attractive addition to a garden bed, especially the red-leaf variety.

Description

Description

Malabar Spinach Care :
In terms of care, Malabar spinach is undemanding, with one big exception: it needs constant moisture.

Light
While Malabar spinach does well in full sun, it can tolerate partial shade. In fact, light or dappled shade may increase the size of its leaves and make them more succulent.

Soil
Not finicky in terms of soil requirements, Malabar spinach can grow in a wide range of soils. Well-draining, fertile, sandy loam, and high in organic matter is ideal, but it can also tolerate damp soil, as long as it is not soggy.

Water
Malabar spinach needs water. In dry conditions, it will flower prematurely, which can turn the leaves bitter. In the absence of frequent and ample rainfall, it requires regular watering. Too much precipitation, on the other hand, is usually not a problem, unless the soil has poor drainage.

Temperature and Humidity
As a tropical plant, Malabar spinach is extremely frost-sensitive; not only will it die in cold temperatures, it needs heat to grow. At daytime temperatures below 80 degrees F and nighttime temperatures below 60 degrees F, you won’t see much growth. The plant only starts thriving when the temperature exceeds 90 degrees F.

Fertilizer
Like most greens, Malabar spinach needs a high-nitrogen fertilizer for healthy leaf growth. Feed it once at the initial planting time with a granular, slow-release fertilizer, and again about every three to four weeks during the growing season. 

100+ Holes Seedling Tray for easy and efficient seed starting. Perfect for growing healthy seedlings in your home garden.

Shipping & Delivery
1. What are the delivery options?

A) Green Spade Standard Delivery. Free for orders $60.00 and above only. Fulfilled by our friendly Green Spade delivery team. (*This method does not ship to Sentosa or Tuas)

B) Green Spade Express Delivery. 2-4 Business Days (excludes weekends & PH) (*This does not ship to Sentosa or Tuas)

C) Green Spade Same or Next Day Delivery. 1-2 Business Days (Order before 10AM if not next day delivery) (excludes weekends & PH) (*This does not ship to Sentosa or Tuas)

D) To Sentosa Cove & Tuas ONLY STANDARD Delivery. 5-7 business days (excludes weekends & PH)

E) To Sentosa Cove & Tuas ONLY EXPRESS Delivery. 2-4 Business Days (excludes weekends & PH)

**FREE Standard Delivery DOES NOT include both areas of Sentosa and Tuas.


2. How do I go about collecting my order if I have selected self-collection as my preferred mode of shipment?

We will drop you a text/WhatsApp to inform you of the collection details. After which, you would be able to head down to your selected location for self-collection. Kindly inform us in advance on collection date and time so warehouse staffs can be properly notified.

   

3. If I am not able to self-collect my order, am I able to get someone else to collect on my behalf?

Yes, you can. It will be best if you can inform our Customer Service team about this earlier so that we can keep our staff in the loop about this. If not, you can simply show our staff the order confirmation email, and/or quote your order number in order for us to facilitate this.

  

4. What's your delivery charges?

Please be patient and hang on to the very last payment page during checkout, from there you will have the option to select and view the delivery charges accordingly.

5. My place of delivery does not have lift access. Is there any delivery surcharges?

Yes! For delivery places that does not have a lift access and the only access is the staircases, there will be a surcharge of $5 dollars per level. Please kindly do notify us before-hand in the comment section. If else we will schedule your delivery again upon arriving.

  

6. When will I receive my order?

Green Spade aims to deliver your orders within 3 to 5 business days.

This means that if you place your order on Thursday, you should expect your order to reach you by next Thursday, excludes weekends and public holidays. 

  

7. Do you deliver on weekends?

Do note that our normal business hours are from Monday-Friday, excludes weekends and public holidays. Delivery on Saturday is subjected to our delivery volume.

  

8. What is your delivery time?

Generally, delivery will take place between 8:30am to 6pm between Monday-Friday. This is subjected to our delivery routes.

Please note that the estimated delivery date/time is at our best approximation and will vary with circumstances such as traffic conditions.

  

9. How will I be notified on the delivery date or time?

We will text/WhatsApp you the estimated delivery time the day before delivery. Do keep a lookout for our text/Whatsapp!

  

10. What happens if I am not home to collect the delivery?

If no one is available to receive the package at the delivery address, you may request our delivery team to leave it on your doorstep or provide other instructions. Be it with a neighbour, outside your house or hide it among your flower pots!

You can inform us when you receive our text/Whatsapp.

  

11. Is it possible to change my shipping address after my orders have been dispatched?

Unfortunately, we are unable to redirect orders once your order is out for delivery. Please ensure the correct shipping address is provided.

  

12. I have provided the wrong address for delivery.

If the address provided is incorrect or partial, the order will be returned to us and Green Spade is not liable for any delay caused to the delivery. You will be responsible for any additional shipping charges incurred for attempted delivery, re-delivery and returned order.

Please ensure the delivery address provided is accurate. 

13. For Self Collections, there will not be any delivery charge.

Please be patient and hang on to the very last payment page after you have selected your shipping method, there won't be any delivery fees charge to you. 

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