- Pictures
- Origin
- Sout East Asia
- Harvest Time
- 50–70 days from planting, overall harvest window spans from 30 to 365 days, implying continuous or repeated harvests once mature
- Usage
- Culinary, Ornamental, Biomass
- Perennial/Annual
- Perennial
- Growth Type
- Groundcover, Leafy green
- Planting Distance
- Most commonly vegetatively propagated (via stem cuttings or layering) rather than grown from seed. Space 45–60 cm (18-24 inches) between plants.
- Nutritional Info
- Rich in protein, fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and antioxidants
- Strata Category
- Low
- How to eat
- Young leaves and shoots (cooked or raw) for salads, stir-fries, steamed or added to soups and omletes
- per Amount
- Unit
- Harvest days
- Tuesday, 30. September - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 7. October - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 28. October - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 10. March - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 16. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 23. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 30. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 25. August - Weekly Food Basket
- Price
- 550
- Medicinal Uses
- Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Traditionally used in Asia for lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. Supports digestion and general vitality.
- Life Cycle
- Placenta 1
- Spanish Name
- Espinaca Okinawa
- Category
- Leafy greens & herbs
- Scientific Name
- Gynura crepioides
- Edible parts
- Leaves
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited November 19, 2025.Open in Notion