New Zealand Spinach Seeds 2190

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New Zealand Spinach Seeds 2190 Heirloom Vegetable. This spinach-like plant thrives in hot dry weather. Interestingly, it is a native of Australia and a ""non-endemic"" wild species in New Zealand. Cultivated in European and North American gardens for about the last 100 years. Our heirloom variety is not significantly different than the wild plant. Small but broad pointed leaves develop on large, spreading plants - tender leafy shoots. Tolerant of salty soils. Due to oxalates in the leaves, we recommend blanching the leaves in hot water for at least a minute followed by a cold water rinsing - discard the cooking water - leaves should not be eaten raw.

How to Grow

Soak seeds for 12-24 hours before planting. Sow seed 12 mm (1/2"") deep and 2.5 cm (1"") apart in rows 30-45 cm (12-18"") apart after your last spring frost date - thin seedlings to 20 cm (8"") after germination. Plants will grow all summer long allowing for an extended harvest period. Top-dress with compost, after seedlings are well established.

Additional information

Weight N/A
Dimensions N/A
Lifecycle

Tender Perennial Grown as an Annual

Propagation

Sow Direct

Days to Emergence

10 to 15

Light

Full Sun

Growth Habit

Creeping

Height

Low to Medium (15 to 30 cm)(6"" to 12"")

Frost Tolerance

Killed by Frost

Days to Harvest

55

Degree of Difficulty

Easy

Heritage

Heirloom

Family Name

Aizoaceae

Latin

Tetragonia tetragonioides

 

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