Tetragonia tetragonioides (52 days) Open-pollinated. Captain Cook’s voyagers noted it in 1770 on the shores of Queen Charlotte’s Sound in New Zealand. Doesn’t look like a true spinach or taste like one, though some find it an acceptable substitute because it stands through the hot summer when true spinach bolts. Chefs have discovered that it is a very good green baked, especially in lasagna. Soak the nut-like seeds before sowing to speed and improve germination. Be patient and don’t give up too soon. Only a few plants are needed to fill in your patch because Tetragonia sprawls. Irrigate frequently and pick often to keep the leaves tender and succulent and to avoid yellowing. Will withstand frosts to the low 20s. ~350 seeds/oz. ②④
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New Zealand Spinach
Additional Information
Greens
Days to maturity are from emergence after direct seeding.
All greens are open-pollinated except where noted.
Culture: When to harvest greens? Research from trials conducted in England and Kenya showed looseleaf lettuce, red chard and arugula harvested in the evening had a longer shelf life than when picked in the morning.
New Zealand Spinach
About 350 seeds/oz.
Culture: Soak the nut-like seeds before sowing to speed and improve germination. Be patient and don’€™t give up too soon. Irrigate frequently and pick often to keep leaves tender and succulent and to avoid yellowing. Will withstand frosts to the low 20s.
Germination Testing
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All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.
