Great edible green. This plant is one of the easiest edible plants to grow in Florida. Native to Mexico, this is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant, perennial shrub, typically reaching 3 m (10 ft) in height. As one of its common names (Tree Spinach) implies, it is grown for its dark-green leaves, which it produces in abundance. HIghly nutritious, being a good source of protein; calcium, phosphorus, and iron; and vitamins A and C as well as niacin, riboflavin and thiamine. The leaves and stem tip materials normally are chopped into pieces before cooking like spinach. Chaya leaf and tip pieces also are added to soups, stir fries, spinach dip, or mixed with onions and eggs to make tortillas. MUST BE COOKED. Should not be eaten raw.
Grown Organically from cuttings of our mother Chaya plant on our property. 1 Gallon Pot Full Sun to Heavy Shade, this plant is easy to please Plant Year Round
