Grow a continuous supply of summer greens with our New Zealand Spinach seeds. While not a true spinach, this heirloom is a fantastic, heat-loving green that thrives when other spinach varieties have bolted. The plant produces an abundance of thick, succulent, triangular leaves with a mild, spinach-like flavor. With a sprawling, groundcover-like habit, this "cut-and-come-again" plant is a must-have for a productive summer garden.
⭐ What you'll love
- A fantastic heat-tolerant spinach substitute that thrives all summer long.
- The thick, succulent leaves have a mild, spinach-like flavor.
- A "cut-and-come-again" plant for a continuous harvest of fresh greens.
- A low-growing, spreading habit makes it an excellent edible groundcover.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: New Zealand Spinach (Tetragonia tetragonioides)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 30 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Annual
- Height: 1-2 feet tall with a 2-4 foot spread
- Days to Maturity: 55-75 days
- USDA Zone: 7-10
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is warm.
- Soaking: Soaking the hard seeds in water overnight before planting is highly recommended to speed up germination.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
- Spacing: Space or thin plants to 10-12 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Soil: Prefers well-draining, sandy soil.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
