Product Review
New Zealand Spinach (Tetragonia tetragonoides) - This spinach is considered a warm season vegetable or herb. The leaves are used raw or cooked and it is a good hot weather spinach substitute. New Zealand Spinach has arrow-shaped leaves, thicker than normal spinach, and can be picked over a long period of time. Regular trimming of New Zealand spinach encourages lush growth. Its flavor is similar than regular spinach but a little milder. The plant grows quite differently from regular spinach. Instead of forming a bunch, New Zealand spinach branches and spreads like a vine. Used like spinach in cooking and salads, this frost-tender plant is ready for harvest when spinach is on the wane, and stays productive throughout summer. Also makes an attractive foliage plant for borders and beds. New Zealand spinach tolerates a wide range of conditions, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils, rich in organic matter, pH 6.8 to 7.0. While somewhat drought-tolerant, flavor is best with consistent moisture. It prefers full sun, but benefits from light shade in midsummer in warm regions.
- VERSATILE ANNUAL CLIMBER: Our new zealand spinach vegetable seeds produce a hardy climbing vine that thrives as a perennial in USDA Zones 3-9. Growing up to an impressive 24-36 Inches tall, this plant is perfect for trellises, mailboxes, and arbors, adding both culinary value and ornamental beauty to your garden.
- ATTRACTIVE AND NUTRITIOUS FOLIAGE: The lush, deep green leaves of new zealand spinach plants are not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. Harvested throughout the summer, these large, edible leaves can be enjoyed raw in salads or cooked in various dishes, offering a mild flavor that complements fresh spinach.
- EASY SOWING AND LOW MAINTENANCE: For optimal growth, simply sow 1 to 2 seeds per desired plant at a depth of ¼ - ½ inch. Our spinach seeds for planting are beginner-friendly and require minimal care once established. Provide consistent moisture and ensure full sun or partial shade for the best results.
- HEAT-TOLERANT AND PRODUCTIVE: Unlike traditional spinach seed varieties that may bolt in hot weather, our new zealand spinach seeds for planting are bred to thrive in high temperatures. This resilience allows you to enjoy a continuous supply of fresh greens even during the hottest summer months.
- CULINARY VERSATILITY AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS: With numerous recipes available, new zealand spinach is a delightful ingredient that enhances your cooking. By growing your own live vegetable plants, you support cost-effective gardening practices while enjoying the satisfaction of harvesting nutritious produce right from your garden.
