$15.00 AUD
$20.00 AUD
Other Names:
Poor Man’s Spinach, Samba Lettuce, Sissoo Spinach
A low-growing perennial leafy vegetable that forms a neat mound up to 30 cm high.
Sissoo Spinach makes an excellent edging plant for pathways and works well as a living green mulch under fruit trees. It thrives in subtropical and tropical climates and generally grows well in Australia up to around the Sydney region.
Evergreen perennial
Self-pollinating
Very easy to propagate from cuttings
Fast growing and productive leafy green
Very similar to traditional spinach.
Best used steamed or stir-fried rather than eaten raw, as the leaves contain higher levels of oxalic acid.
Plant in well-drained soil
Prefers full sun to medium shade
Regular watering will encourage lush growth
Harvest leaves regularly to keep plants productive
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Try using Sissoo Spinach in stir-fries, curries, soups, or steamed as a side vegetable.
All items are posted every Monday via Australia Post Express Post.
If Monday falls on a public holiday, orders will be sent Tuesday or the following Monday depending on the destination.
We aim to deliver healthy and happy plants ready to grow. 🌿
Due to a short break, any orders placed between 16 June and 12 July will be posted on the 13 July.
As the plants slow down over winter, we're taking the opportunity to slow down a little too and enjoy a small break with the family.
We apologies for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and support of our small family farm.
Yana and Michae
