Longevity spinach
Longevity spinach
Gynura procumbens
Plant family
Daisy family (Asteraceae)
Season Overview
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1ST YEAR
Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Plant distance
52.5 cm
Row spacing
Not specified
Seeding depth
Not specified
Instructions
Description
This perennial plant belongs to the Asteraceae family and, as a versatile leafy vegetable, enriches the selection of fresh salads. Its natural range extends across numerous African and Asian countries, from Nigeria and Guinea to Thailand, Indonesia, and China. Since the plant originates from warm regions, it cannot tolerate cold at all.
Origin:
Bangladesh, Benin, Borneo, Cambodia, the Central African Republic, China, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Guinea, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Java, Liberia, Malaysia, New Guinea, Nigeria, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam
Growing tips
When sowing, plan for a row or planting spacing of 52.5 cm so that the plants have enough room to grow. Be sure to protect long-lived spinach from cool temperatures, as it is not cold-hardy. By keeping it frost-free, you can make the most of this tropical crop’s perennial growth.
Companion Plants
No companion plants
Antagonistic Plants
No antagonistic plants
Diseases
No diseases
Pests
No pests
