Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Europe
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
-
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
-
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used As Food
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Turnip
In German
Malabarspinat
Rübe
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Navet
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Nabo
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Γογγύλι
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Nabo
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Rzepa
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
rapa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Basellaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Turnip
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Turnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar Spinach and Turnip Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Turnip are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Turnip flower color: Yellow
- Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Turnip
Care of Malabar Spinach and Turnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Turnip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.