New Zealand Spinach
Formats
This is not a true spinach but similar in flavor and use. 50-70cm tall, spreading plant and very productive. Thick and fleshy green leaves. Slow to bolt. Best when picked in summer for its good tolerance of hot weather.
Soak the seeds 24 hours before sowing, from March to April with a depth of 1-2cm. The temperature for optimal germination is 24-28ºC. Plant space is 40x40cm.
Harvest from June to September. It needs a frequent watering. Likes sandy, well drained and humid soils.
Use
Edible, Groundcover, Creeper
Calendar
Zone map
You may also like
Flowering
| Flower colour | Yellow |
|---|
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Tetragonia tetragonoides |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Annual |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, Spring |
|---|---|
| Harvest period | June, July, August, September, Summer |
| Germination (days) | 20-30 |
| Average germination (%) | 90 |
| Seeds per gram | 14 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Edible, Groundcover, Creeper |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Soil type | Sand |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained, Moist |
| Hardiness | Non hardy, Drought resistant |
| Climate zone | Warm areas, Temperate areas |
Care
| Watering | Frequent |
|---|
We are growers
Our main difference in the market is that we are growers of plants and seeds.
Quality control
We carry out constant quality controls of our plants and seeds.
Innovation & development
We lead and take part in different research and development programmes.
Extensive experience
We created our first online seed shop more than 30 years ago.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
We offer tips and deals to enjoy your garden all year round
PRIVACY POLICY SUMMARY
- Responsible: FRUTOS Y SEMILLAS DEL BOSQUE, S.L. +info
- Data collection: For marketing activities and for transaction processing. +info
- Legitimation: Consent of the interested. +info
- Destinatary: No data will be transferred to third parties unless legally required or if the assignment is necessary to achieve the objective. +info
- Disclaimer rights: You have the right to access, rectify and delete data, as well as other rights, as explained in the additional information. +info
- Additional information: You can access to additional, detailed information on privacy policy here.
- Poligono Les Vinyes - Carrer dels Torners, s/n
46711 Miramar (Valencia) Spain - (+34) 646 433 048 (M-F from 8am to 3pm)
- [email protected]
2026 The Original Garden. All rights reserved