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Features
Family
Aizoaceae
Native
New Zealand, Australia, Asia
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Frost Sensitive
- Heat Tolerant
About New Zealand Spinach Seeds
Tetragonia tetragonioides
Fleshy, green 1"–2" leaves that taste like spinach
Planting Spinach
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 8"
Hardiness Zones
10, 11, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
½"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 14 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 24" |
| Seed Depth | ½" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 8" |
| Thinning | Thin to 1 every 8" |
| Germination | 10–20 days |
| Start Indoors | 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 65°F, ideally 70°–80°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Harvest leaves as needed, only taking up to 1/3 of the plant for fast regrowth. Pinch growing tips to encourage branching, leading to more leaf production. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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7 reviews
- Tiffany T.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars4/22/26Poor germination
Poor germination. Was looking forward to having spinach in my hot climate but it seems I'll be another year without it.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/3/26Hey Tiffany,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Lisa H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/7/255 Stars
These seeds look great.
- Alex R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/8/245 Stars
My local nursery has a great selection, so I rarely buy my seeds online. But the online exclusives like the scotch bonnet, nz spinach & blue poppy seeds were an amazing addition to my garden. The scotch bonnet was slow to start but is still cranking and the nz spinach should be around in my garden for as long as the sorrel is(forever, or until the deer come).
The blue poppies will be waiting till next season, the red ones were beautiful so but not for baking good. Really looking forward to the poppy seed bread!!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Steven L.Rated 5 out of 5 stars8/19/235 Stars
I live in zone 10a, and grow New Zealand spinach in pots on the screened balcony of a condo in a high-rise building. Delighted with the results. Hat-tip to Botanical Interests, Sir Joseph Banks, and Capt. Cook. (Tip for very hot weather: water lightly daily.)
- AbigailVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/9/225 Stars
I was interested in this variety for its heat tolerance, and it has not disappointed! The information on the packet was accurate and useful. It does take a long time for the seeds to germinate, but the plants grow well once the sprouts are up.