Spinach New Zealand

New Zealand Spinach

Discover the unique New Zealand Spinach (*Tetragonia tetragonioides*), a fast and easy-to-grow green that offers a spinach-like taste with a twist. Unlike true spinach, this 2-foot-tall plant thrives in warmer weather and produces distinctive 1–2-inch, arrowhead-shaped lime green leaves.

Though technically a perennial, it is usually grown as an annual, providing a continuous harvest of nutritious greens throughout the summer when other spinach varieties may bolt.

Versatile and Nutritious for Your Kitchen

Savor the flavors of these gourmet greens, an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. Enjoy them in soups, lightly steamed, or raw in salads for a low-calorie and highly nutritious addition to your diet.

Plant your New Zealand Spinach seeds in the spring after the danger of frost has passed, sowing them ½ inch deep and about 6 inches apart. After germination, thin the plants to 12–20 inches to allow for their spreading growth habit.

Easy to Grow with a Continuous Harvest

Harvest the tender leaves and shoots of your New Zealand Spinach regularly to encourage continued production. With approximately 65 seeds per 5 grams, you’ll have plenty to sow for a bountiful harvest. Provide well-drained soil and consistent moisture for optimal growth. Embrace this heat-tolerant alternative to traditional spinach and enjoy fresh greens all season long.

• Botanical Name: *Tetragonia tetragonioides* (Not true spinach)
• Leaf Appearance: 1–2-inch, distinctive arrowhead-shaped lime green leaves
• Flavor: Spinach-like taste
• Heat Tolerant: Excellent for summer harvests
• Growth Habit: Up to 2 feet tall, often spreading
• Planting: Spring after last frost, ½ inch deep, 6 inches apart
• Thinning: To 12–20 inches apart
• Harvest: Leaves and tender shoots

Order your New Zealand Spinach seeds today and enjoy fresh, heat-tolerant greens in your garden!