New Zealand Spinach Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: This spinach look-alike, actually not a true spinach plant, tolerates heat well but not frost; New Zealand spinach seeds should be planted after the last frost of spring. Soak the seeds overnight, then plant them 1/4" deep and 10" apart or in hills of three.
Growing: Keep weeds under control until the plant is well established; water if the weather gets dry. Since this plant has a vining habit, it will grow well on a trellis but will also spread out as a ground cover if no support is available.
Harvesting: Begin harvesting the spinach leaves as soon as they grow big enough for eating. If only individual leaves are being harvested, take the larger ones on the outside of the plant. Otherwise, harvest the entire plant by cutting it off at ground level; new leaves will grow. New Zealand spinach leaves will keep for several days in the refrigerator.
Seed Saving: The seed pods are mature as soon as they turn brown. When handling the plant, gloves may be useful, as the pods can be prickly. Since Warrigal spinach easily reseeds itself, prompt action is required as soon as the pods mature. Strip the pods from the stalk by running your hands up and down its length. Remove the dried leaves and other debris from the pods. The prickly pod can be removed or it can be planted just as it is. Store the New Zealand spinach seed in a cool, dry place for up to three years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Tetragonia tetragonoides
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 400
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Green
Good product
Good product, fast shipping. I would like to recommend for everyone.
Such a fun plant to grow
I grew New Zealand spinach for the first time in my 2020 garden. The flavor and texture are comparable to a firm baby spinach, but this green holds up much better to salad dressing. The plants vine, and can get a bit unruly, but do well from early Spring until late fall, when the first frost gets them.
It isn't very ornamental and can actually be a bit unruly once summer gets going, but it's worth it. It might benefit from staking, growing in a hanging basket or even in a tomato cage. This plant has a permanent space in my garden.
Great
Can't wait to get it planted and see results
Super fast growing
Planted seeds about 4 days ago and we already have 3" of growth! I have never had growth this fast from the seeds at Lowe's and HD.
Grows great, tastes great
I planted these late but they popped up and there has been no stopping their growth. They are wonderful! I followed the instructions and soaked the seeds and they grew, however my father planted some without soaking them and they still grew just as well. This variety of spinach is very durable and is still producing going into fall. It's produced so well I actually have had to blanch and store a lot of it because I can't eat what is growing off just four plants fast enough. It's awesome, I love it, I would recommend it to everyone, and I can't wait to grow it again next year.
Side note: it is a very dense leaf and rich with a dark green color.
New Zealand spinach
I am sad to see that these seeds are not available this year. Hopefully that just means...yet. I had a great harvest of our favorite spinach last summer here in southern Indiana where the heat is way too much for regular spinach...having lived in California where this grows everywhere wild especially near the ocean where the soil is sandy, we are addicted to the rich flavor and crunchy leaves and stems. I really blew it by not letting mine go to seed before winter...but just kept harvesting it for eating. Normally it reseeds itself very prolifically in warmer climates, but it can not do that here where we have snowy winters.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: This spinach look-alike, actually not a true spinach plant, tolerates heat well but not frost; New Zealand spinach seeds should be planted after the last frost of spring. Soak the seeds overnight, then plant them 1/4" deep and 10" apart or in hills of three.
Growing: Keep weeds under control until the plant is well established; water if the weather gets dry. Since this plant has a vining habit, it will grow well on a trellis but will also spread out as a ground cover if no support is available.
Harvesting: Begin harvesting the spinach leaves as soon as they grow big enough for eating. If only individual leaves are being harvested, take the larger ones on the outside of the plant. Otherwise, harvest the entire plant by cutting it off at ground level; new leaves will grow. New Zealand spinach leaves will keep for several days in the refrigerator.
Seed Saving: The seed pods are mature as soon as they turn brown. When handling the plant, gloves may be useful, as the pods can be prickly. Since Warrigal spinach easily reseeds itself, prompt action is required as soon as the pods mature. Strip the pods from the stalk by running your hands up and down its length. Remove the dried leaves and other debris from the pods. The prickly pod can be removed or it can be planted just as it is. Store the New Zealand spinach seed in a cool, dry place for up to three years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Tetragonia tetragonoides
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 400
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Green
Reviews
Review
Good product
Good product, fast shipping. I would like to recommend for everyone.
Review
Such a fun plant to grow
I grew New Zealand spinach for the first time in my 2020 garden. The flavor and texture are comparable to a firm baby spinach, but this green holds up much better to salad dressing. The plants vine, and can get a bit unruly, but do well from early Spring until late fall, when the first frost gets them.
It isn't very ornamental and can actually be a bit unruly once summer gets going, but it's worth it. It might benefit from staking, growing in a hanging basket or even in a tomato cage. This plant has a permanent space in my garden.
Review
Great
Can't wait to get it planted and see results
Review
Super fast growing
Planted seeds about 4 days ago and we already have 3" of growth! I have never had growth this fast from the seeds at Lowe's and HD.
Review
Grows great, tastes great
I planted these late but they popped up and there has been no stopping their growth. They are wonderful! I followed the instructions and soaked the seeds and they grew, however my father planted some without soaking them and they still grew just as well. This variety of spinach is very durable and is still producing going into fall. It's produced so well I actually have had to blanch and store a lot of it because I can't eat what is growing off just four plants fast enough. It's awesome, I love it, I would recommend it to everyone, and I can't wait to grow it again next year.
Side note: it is a very dense leaf and rich with a dark green color.
Review
New Zealand spinach
I am sad to see that these seeds are not available this year. Hopefully that just means...yet. I had a great harvest of our favorite spinach last summer here in southern Indiana where the heat is way too much for regular spinach...having lived in California where this grows everywhere wild especially near the ocean where the soil is sandy, we are addicted to the rich flavor and crunchy leaves and stems. I really blew it by not letting mine go to seed before winter...but just kept harvesting it for eating. Normally it reseeds itself very prolifically in warmer climates, but it can not do that here where we have snowy winters.