Growing Malabar Spinach (Alugbati) Across the Philippines: A Practical Guide
Malabar spinach—alugbati—thrives in our warm, humid climate, offering lush, succulent leaves that turn ordinary sautéed dishes into vibrant stir-fries and nutritious soups. Unlike temperate spinach, alugbati loves heat, making it ideal from Bulacan backyards to rooftop planters in Manila and lowland gardens in Negros. Yet, ...