Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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Ceylon spinach · Basella alba
Also known as: East Indian spinach; Indian spinach; Malabar nightshade; Malabar spinach; red Malabar nightshade
Plant out after the risk of frost has passed. Fertile, moisture retentive soil in full sun will produce good growth. Harvest young leaves; frequent picking will encourage more growth. Provide support for stems to twine up
Generally disease-free
Generally pest-free
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