SPINACH ‘Warrigal Green’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Tetragonia tetragonioides
- A heat-tolerant, perennial leafy green also known as New Zealand Spinach.
- Produces thick, fleshy leaves with a mild spinach-like flavor, perfect for salads, stir-fries, and steaming.
- Rich in vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants and minerals.
- Thrives in warmer climates and is drought-resistant once established.
- Ideal for year-round growing in temperate to warm climates.
- Grows as a sprawling plant, spreading up to 1 meter in width.
- Leaves can be harvested continuously over an extended period.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Perennial leafy green, spreading up to 1 meter
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: September – February
- Subtropical:August – March
- Tropical:April – October
- Cool:October – March
- Arid: August – March
- Germination: 10 – 20 days
- Depth: 1 – 2 cm deep
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Sow Where: Direct into garden beds or containers
- Soil Type: Well-drained soil with a pH of 6 – 7; enrich with compost
- Spacing: 30 – 40 cm between plants
Details:
- Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially in hot weather.
- Blanch leaves briefly before eating to remove oxalates.
Harvest:
50 – 70 days after sowing
