SPINACH NEW ZEALAND SPINACH Seeds for Your Gardening Needs

New Zealand Spinach is a warm-season leafy green that thrives where traditional spinach struggles. These New Zealand Spinach seeds produce vigorous, spreading plants with tender, mild-flavored leaves perfect for salads, sautéing, and home cooking. Highly valued for its heat tolerance, this variety is ideal for gardeners in warmer climates looking for continuous summer greens.

Features:

1. Variety: New Zealand Spinach (Tetragonia tetragonioides)
2. Leaf characteristics: Thick, tender, mild-flavored leaves
3. Growth habit: Spreading, bushy, prolific producer
4. Light requirements: Full sun
5. Soil requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil
6. Suitable for: Home gardens, containers, raised beds

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Non-GMO seeds
2. Planting Season: Late spring to summer (warm season crop)
3. Zones: USDA Zones 3–10
4. Planting Depth: 0.5 inch (12 mm)
5. Spacing: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
6. Row Spacing: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
7. Germination Time: 10–20 days
8. Days to Harvest: 55–70 days
9. Temperature: Prefers warm weather (65–85°F / 18–30°C)
10. Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
11. Indoor/Outdoor: Best planted outdoors in warm conditions
12. Harvest Tips: Cut outer leaves regularly for continuous growth
13. Special Note: Highly heat-tolerant alternative to traditional spinach

Planting Guide:

1. Soak seeds overnight to improve germination.
2. Sow directly outdoors once soil temperatures are warm.
3. Keep soil moist until seedlings establish.
4. Provide full sun for best leaf production.
5. Harvest tender young leaves frequently to promote new growth.