Vegetable Description: New Zealand is not a true spinach, but can be used in just the same way, and is more resistant than regular spinach to bolting during the summer months! Long after true spinachs have faded, you will still be harvesting this variety which thrives in hot weather! Plants are large and hardy, and leaves are small and fleshy. High in vitamin content! 70 days to maturity. This plant has average water needs. Water regularly, but do not over water. May be somewhat invasive.

Vegetable Botanical Name: Tetragonia tetragonoides

Other Common Names: Warrigal Greens 

Vegetable Duration: Annual

Vegetable Days to Maturity: 65

Vegetable Seeds Per Oz: 400

Vegetable Height: 24” to 36”

Vegetable Spacing: 2” to 3”

Vegetable Planting: Direct sow outside in early spring. Can be fall planted. Plant about 2” apart and 1/2“ below soil surface. Rows should be spaced at 12”-18” apart.

Vegetable Seed Saving: Plant either does not set seed because flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed.

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