New Zealand Spinach
Specialty Greens · New Zealand Spinach
Heirloom
Tetragonia tetragonioides
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Aizoaceae (Fig-marigold family) · Genus: Tetragonia
Characteristics
Color
Green
Flavor
Mild
Growth Habit
Prostrate / Creeping
Texture
Juicy
Trait
Slow-Bolting / Heat Tolerant
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Origin
New Zealand
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Germination
10–21 days
at 45–85 °F
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Days to Maturity
55–70 days
Plant Height
1–2 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
6-8 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/2–1 in
Seed Spacing
3–4 in
Row Spacing
24–36 in
Thin To
12–18 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–75 °F
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Soil Temp
45–85 °F
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Air Temp
32 °F
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