$0.50
seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 2 packets of this variety
NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.
Lagos Spinach is a traditional African leaf crop. The plants grow 1 to 2 metres tall with attractive red plumes in summer and autumn. The green leaves turn purplish in cool weather. This drought-tolerant plant is easy to grow in most climates. It self-seeds freely. The leaves are best eaten young; used as a substitute for spinach. Cut the plant back after flowering to induce more growth. This plant is perennial but is usually grown as an annual in frosty areas.
| Best By | Dec-25 |
|---|---|
| germination rate - current stock | 20% (Sept 2025) |
| Packet Quantity | 20 seeds |
| Lifecycle | perennial |
| Sowing Months | September; October; November; December |
| Method | raise seedlings |
| Depth to Sow | 3mm |
| Germination | 7-14 days |
| Distance Apart | 40cm |
| Harvest | 40 days |
