Comments on: Longevity Spinach - Gynura procumbens https://ourtropicalsoil.com/2019/08/28/longevity-spinach/ Growing Food in the Tropics Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:05:18 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: andriana https://ourtropicalsoil.com/2019/08/28/longevity-spinach/#comment-9472 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:05:18 +0000 https://ourtropicalsoil.com/?p=573#comment-9472 I now have another favorite EDIBLE perennial ground cover thanks. I learn something new every day. My chickens will be delirious

]]> By: Jeorge Segundo https://ourtropicalsoil.com/2019/08/28/longevity-spinach/#comment-7068 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:44:10 +0000 https://ourtropicalsoil.com/?p=573#comment-7068 Is it available to buy?

]]> By: Beth E Hadland https://ourtropicalsoil.com/2019/08/28/longevity-spinach/#comment-2505 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:44:35 +0000 https://ourtropicalsoil.com/?p=573#comment-2505 I have a cutting of longevity spinach from a friend who recommended it, what nutrients does it provide (ie: vitamin c?)

]]> By: Cora Giddens https://ourtropicalsoil.com/2019/08/28/longevity-spinach/#comment-1808 Mon, 22 May 2023 22:26:02 +0000 https://ourtropicalsoil.com/?p=573#comment-1808 Will deer eat it?

]]> By: Mark Goldner https://ourtropicalsoil.com/2019/08/28/longevity-spinach/#comment-1697 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 07:46:25 +0000 https://ourtropicalsoil.com/?p=573#comment-1697 Hello

I am wondering if its safe to use the stems in a smoothy using a blender with abit of apple juice

]]> By: Melanie https://ourtropicalsoil.com/2019/08/28/longevity-spinach/#comment-1507 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:08:13 +0000 https://ourtropicalsoil.com/?p=573#comment-1507 In reply to Barry Bond.

Great to hear! I have not seen mine flower yet. Maybe it needs a bit of cold temps to flower.

]]> By: Barry Bond https://ourtropicalsoil.com/2019/08/28/longevity-spinach/#comment-1398 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:19:51 +0000 https://ourtropicalsoil.com/?p=573#comment-1398 Grace and peace to you!!

"My" longevity spinach started blooming a couple of days ago. I live in Orlando, FL. It was planted early last growing season, so it is near a year old.

]]> By: Melanie https://ourtropicalsoil.com/2019/08/28/longevity-spinach/#comment-925 Fri, 21 May 2021 23:18:24 +0000 https://ourtropicalsoil.com/?p=573#comment-925 In reply to Kristina.

Sorry, I am not fully sure of the nutritional content of longevity spinach.

]]> By: Melanie https://ourtropicalsoil.com/2019/08/28/longevity-spinach/#comment-923 Fri, 21 May 2021 23:12:46 +0000 https://ourtropicalsoil.com/?p=573#comment-923 In reply to Tanya.

They grow quite fast and they can handle some heavy pruning. When the plants have stems at least a foot long I would say it's okay to pinch off a few leaves or to pinch the tips off. Pinching the tips off will cause it to branch out and will give you a bushier plant.

]]> By: Melanie https://ourtropicalsoil.com/2019/08/28/longevity-spinach/#comment-916 Fri, 21 May 2021 22:54:13 +0000 https://ourtropicalsoil.com/?p=573#comment-916 In reply to Kathleen Rossi.

You can order cuttings online or plants. Try searching for "longevity spinach cuttings" "longevity spinach plant" on eBay or Etsy. As for nurseries in South Florida try contacting ready-to-grow-gardens in Miami. They might have them or direct you to a nursery that does.

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