Spinach seeds - New Zealand

Ideal for gardens in regions with extended growing seasons, this spinach alternative boasts a comparable flavor and exhibits a slow bolting rate, making it an excellent option for hot climates and summer cultivation.

New Zealand Spinach (Tetragonia Tetragonioides) seeds are resistant to heat and open pollinated. These seeds produce fleshy green leaves that can withstand frost, and they are organic. This spinach variety, scientifically known for its ability to not bolt in hot weather or turn bitter.

• 1 oz - Approximately 1,680 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 6,720 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 26,880 Seeds

Culinary tip :  Versatile New Zealand spinach is perfect for a variety of dishes, especially seafood. Use it in pasta, salads, or braised with chicken. The possibilities are endless!

Grow New Zealand Spinach as a substitute for traditional spinach with a longer growing season. It has a similar taste and higher vitamin C content, making it valuable for warmer climates. Unlike true spinach, it doesn't bolt in hot weather or turn bitter. It can be used in cooking just like spinach and continues to thrive through summer and fall. Non-GMO and larger than traditional spinach.

Sowing: Plant New Zealand spinach seeds following the last spring frost. Prepare by soaking seeds overnight. Plant 1/4" deep and 10" apart or in groups of three, as this spinach look-alike thrives in warm weather but not frost.

Growing: Maintain weed management until the plant is established; consider watering during dry weather. Its tendency to spread makes it suitable for a trellis or as a ground cover without support.

Harvesting:Harvest the Spinach seeds once they have grown large enough for consumption. If you are only harvesting individual leaves, carefully pluck them from the plant.