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Captain Cook first brought this New Zealand native to Europe in the 1770s after he discovered it to be a valuable source of vitamin C. Used like spinach in cooking and salads, this frost-tender plant stays productive throughout summer, while regular spinach is bolting. Also makes an attractive foliage plant for borders and beds. New Zealand spinach is heat-resistant, and is best for summer use. Yields long harvests as a perennial in mild climates.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Tetragonia tetragonoides |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/2 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 1-2 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past, Early Spring |
| Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Bloom Color | Pale Yellow |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 50-60 |
| Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From softwood cuttings |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
