New Zealand Spinach (Tetragonia Tetragonioides) seeds Caribbeangardenseed

Spinach, New Zealand (Tetragonia Tetragonioides) Heat Rresistant,Organic , open pollinated seeds,fleshy green leaves till frost

New Zealand Spinach
Tetragonia tetragonoides
Does not bolt in hot weather nor does it typically turn bitter
60 days  ‘New Zealand Spinach’ can be grown as a perennial in warmer climates but is typically grown as an annual. It is not related to true spinach but the leaves taste similar to, and some think better than, spinach. It does not bolt in hot weather nor does it typically turn bitter and it is valued because of its high vitamin C content.
Detailed New Zealand Spinach Info: Tetragonia tetragonoides. Also known as Warrigal Greens, Botany Bay Spinach, Cook’s Cabbage, Ice Plant, Tetragon. Annual. 65 days. 400 seeds per oz. 24-36″ height. 2-3″ spacing. Produces thick, triangular, bright green leaves.
Unrelated to ordinary Spinach, Tetragonia tetragonoides ‘New Zealand Spinach’ is an interesting alternative that has the virtue of not minding hot weather. Considered a ‘summer spinach’, it thrives in hot, dry weather, is drought-tolerant and doesn’t bolt so you can have spinach all summer when true spinach varieties are harder to grow. . (open pollinated seeds)
When true spinach varieties start to bolt, New Zealand spinach will start to explode. It will give succulent leaves and stem tips throughout the season, continuing long after other varieties have finished. It can be harvested repeatedly until the plant is cut down by frost.

New Zealand Spinach (Tetragonia Tetragonioides) – Start New Zealand Spinach seeds and grow a tasty, nutritious plant for your herb garden! New Zealand Spinach is a warm season perennial that grows as an annual in colder climates. The New Zealand Spinach plant is not frost tolerant like true spinach and is not related to it although it is eaten and prepared the same. The taste is considered to be milder in flavor than true spinach. The leaves are arrow-shaped, thick, succulent and can be picked over a long period of time. The plant grows differently from true spinach as well. Instead of forming a clump, it has weak stems that sprawl and spread up to several feet. It also produces small yellow flowers and seed capsules. Other common names for the herb plant are Everlasting Spinach, Warrigal Greens, Everbearing Spinach or simply Tetragonia.
How To Grow New Zealand Spinach From Herb Seed: Start the herb seeds directly outdoors after frost danger has passed. It generally takes 50 – 60 days until it is ready to be harvested. Some gardeners recommend that the New Zealand Spinach seeds are soaked overnight in water to aid in germination. Do not let the soil dry out while the spinach plants are establishing. New Zealand Spinach plants are fairly drought tolerant once they are established but the leaves will not be as tender or flavorful without water. Regular trimming encourages lush growth. In fact, many gardeners consider Tetragonia Spinach to be an ornamental herb as its foliage is so attractive, and it has been used as a ground cover. The New Zealand Spinach herb tolerates a wide range of conditions, but it prefers well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. It prefers full sun, but when it is grown in the hotter climates, it benefits from some afternoon shade.

Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 – 9
Height: 24 – 36 inches
Bloom Season: Late spring to early fall
Bloom Color: Yellow
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy soils, rich in organic matter, pH 6.8 – 7.0
Planting Directions

Temperature: 75F
Average Germ Time: 10 – 15 days
Light Required: No
Depth: 1/4 – 1/2 inch
Sowing Rate: 1 – 2 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 24 – 36 inches

Materials: seed,organic,Vegetable seeds,Red Malabar,annual,perennial,Warm season annual,Spinach,New Zealand,open pollinated