Grow authentic Guatemalan Chipilín seeds, a traditional leafy vegetable loved for its tender, flavorful leaves and easy production in home gardens. Popular throughout Central America, Chipilín grows as a leafy shrub with continuous harvest potential in warm climates. It thrives in full sun, produces abundantly, and requires minimal care once established.
This Non-GMO, heirloom Chipilín variety is ideal for backyard gardens, raised beds, and container growing in warm regions. The plant produces bushy foliage that provides ongoing harvests throughout the season, making it a valuable addition to gardens that favor productive leafy greens.
Features
- Traditional Guatemalan leafy vegetable with tender, flavorful leaves.
- Bushy plant habit with continuous harvest potential.
- Thrives in warm climates and full sun conditions.
- Perfect for backyard gardens, raised beds, and containers.
- Heirloom and Non-GMO seed variety.
- Low-maintenance and productive throughout the season.
- Suitable for beginners and warm-region gardeners.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Chipilín
- Plant Type: Leafy shrub vegetable
- Growth Habit: Bushy plant with vigorous foliage
- Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 8–11 (warm-regions; can be grown annually in cooler zones)
- Growing Season: Spring to early summer planting
- Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial sun
- Days to Maturity: 60–80 days for harvestable leaves
- Germination Temperature: 70°F–90°F (21°C–32°C)
- Plant Height: 24–48 inches depending on climate
- Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Well-drained soil with moderate moisture
- Water Requirement: Regular watering; do not overwater
- Support Needed: Not required; natural bush growth
Planting Guide
- Sow seeds directly outdoors when soil temperature is warm, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before frost ends in cooler regions.
- Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in well-drained, lightly moist soil.
- Maintain soil warmth (70°F or higher) for best germination.
- Choose a full sun location for fast, healthy leaf growth.
- Thin seedlings to 18–24 inches apart once established.
- Water regularly but avoid soaking the soil.
- Harvest tender leaves as the plant matures to encourage fresh growth.
- In warmer climates, Chipilín grows as a perennial with repeated harvests.
- Mulch around the plant to retain moisture and suppress soil drying.
