Basella rubra Most vegetable growers are painfully aware of how little spinach tolerates heat. Well, this vigorous climbing vine is one delicious and heat-tolerant edible that beats those odds. Eat leaves raw in salads, sautéed, or in soups, stews, and curries. Berries are edible (though not very flavorful) and make a deep purple dye. Each year, the Hudson Valley Seed Company commissions contemporary artists from around the U.S. to tell the story of a particular seed variety, a unique way to celebrate seeds' diverse stories before you enjoy the harvest! · Art Pack, 75 certified organic seeds · Sow after danger of frost has passed. · Full sun · 84 inches at maturity Your purchase is powerful. Not only does it help to sustain local artisans and preserve traditional arts and crafts, but it directly supports horticulture, research, and educational programming at the Gardens. ">