Épinard de Malabar Variétés
(Basella alba, Basella rubra)
La baselle est une vigne grimpante cultivée comme vivace dans beaucoup de régions des tropiques et comme annuelle dans les régions tempérées chaudes. Ses feuilles vert foncé charnues ainsi que ses tiges rouges ou blanches (selon le cultivar) sont mangées à peine 57 jours après son ensemencement.
Bangladesh
A large-leafed, vigourous heat-tolerant variety. It produces long, thick vines that do well sprawling on the ground under other plants or trained on trellises. (B. alba)
Green Vines
A green, thin-stemmed climbing variety that thrives in hot, humid conditions. (B. alba)
Green and Red Mix
A mix of 'Green Vines' (B. alba) and 'Red' (B. rubra) Malabar spinach seeds.
Red
This variety has reddish purple stems. The fruit can be used for dye and jelly. (B. rubra)
AVRDC
Smaller-leafed than Bangadesh variety and vigorous.Leaves and tender stems are eaten as salad, boiled, stewed or stir-fried, or in soups.