New Zealand spinach

SpeciesTetragonia tetragonoides

Also called Tetragonia tetragoniodes, Tetragonia tetragonioides

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New Zealand spinach
Photo: Mason Brock ( Masebrock ) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

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Typeannual

“Annual · Aizoaceae” — How to Grow New Zealand Spinach: 50–60 days — SoilStack

Days to maturity50–60 days

“50–60 days — SoilStack” — How to Grow New Zealand Spinach: 50–60 days — SoilStack

Germination temperature70 °F

“Optimal temperature70°F” — How to Grow New Zealand Spinach: 50–60 days — SoilStack

LightFull sun

“Full sun suits it best” — New Zealand Spinach (sea spinach) care guide | Growli

Soil pH6–7

“Soil pH range6–7” — How to Grow New Zealand Spinach: 50–60 days — SoilStack

Spacing39–79 in

“Sprawls 1-2 m across” — New Zealand Spinach (sea spinach) care guide | Growli

Height10–20 in

“1–2 ft at maturity” — How to Grow New Zealand Spinach: 50–60 days — SoilStack

Propagationseed

“Sow seed straight into the garden” — How to Grow New Zealand Spinach: 50–60 days — SoilStack

Ready whenkeep producing until the first fall frost

“Plants reach harvest 50–60 days after direct sowing and keep producing until the first fall frost.” — How to Grow New Zealand Spinach: 50–60 days — SoilStack

Toxicitynot toxic

“Mildly toxic to pets” — New Zealand Spinach (sea spinach) care guide | Growli

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