Spinach 'New Zealand'

Tetragonia tetragonioides

S212
This easy-to-grow ground cover and long-lived perennial is a popular substitute for spinach in salty coastal areas and warm climates. Also known as ‘Warrigal Greens’, grow as an annual for improved flavour and yield. Sow in autumn and again in spring.
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Easy to grow, ground cover and long lived perennial substitute for spinach in salty coastal areas. Also known as Warrigal Greens. Needs cooking to remove oxalates.
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Easy to grow, ground cover and long lived perennial substitute for spinach in salty coastal areas. Also known as Warrigal Greens. Needs cooking to remove oxalates.
How to grow
Spinach appreciates being sown after peas or beans for the most delicately flavoured leaves. Partial shade in hot weather can extend the harvest period by discouraging it from bolting.
Growing information
Seed sowing
Sow method: Sow direct
Germination: 85
Sow distance: 100CM
Seed sowing times
Cool: Jan-Feb,Sep-Dec
Warm: Jan-Feb,Aug-Dec
Hot: Apr-Sep
Sub-tropical: Apr-Sep
Tropical: Jan-Apr,Sep-Dec
Growing needs
Light: Full Sun
Water: Seasonal watering
Plant characteristics
Type: Hardy Perennial
Height: 15cm
Width: 1.0m

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