Description

Add New Zealand Spinach (Tetragonia tetragonioides) to vegetable gardens by starting it from seed. Provide full sun and sandy, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter as this perennial garden crop establishes.

Sow at the crop's appropriate depth in a prepared bed or container, using the recommended germination range to guide seed starting. Water consistently, then harvest when the crop reaches the appropriate stage for eating.

Product Features
Trailing plant with fleshy, triangular leaves
Stems are reddish-green and spread along the ground
Leaf color ranges from light to medium green
Suitable for home gardens
Non-GMO premium seeds
Planting Information

1. Growing Information

Plant TypeAnnual Leafy Vegetable
SunlightFull sun to partial shade, 4–6 hours daily.
SoilWell-draining sandy loam, pH 6.0–7.5.
Planting MethodSow seeds 1–2 cm deep
Germination Time10–20 days at 18–24°c
TemperatureSuitable seasonal temperatures
WateringKeep soil evenly moist. Drought-tolerant once established.
DifficultyEasy

2. How to Grow

1

Sow seeds 1–2 cm deep. Germination in 10–20 days at 18–24°C.

2

Full sun to partial shade, 4–6 hours daily.

3

Well-draining sandy loam, pH 6.0–7.5.

4

Keep soil evenly moist. Drought-tolerant once established.

5

Harvest young leaves regularly. Thrives in hot summer heat.

3. Garden Uses

Home vegetable gardens Raised garden beds Kitchen gardens Patio containers Edible landscapes

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