A Vigorous climbing vine from Asia which grows through summer into autumn, no relation to spinach. The thick dark green, savoyed glossy succulent leaves can be grown as baby veg and resemble spinach. Use leaves and young stems in salads or stir-fries. Partial shade may increase the leaf size. Consistent moisture helps to keep plant from flowering. Best grown up trelis, avoid clay soil. Harvest by cutting 15-20cm young tips and leaves. Basella rubra.