SPINACH: NEW ZEALAND WARRIGAL GREENS

(TETRAGONIA TETRAGONOIDES)

While not a true spinach this vegetable is similar in taste and has the advantage of not bolting in summer.

 a sprawling ground cover that tolerates poor soils and salinity.

Like spinach it has high oxalates and needs to be blanched before eating.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP – MAR

Temperate: SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC

Sub – Tropical: AUG – JAN

Tropical: APR, MAY, JUN, JUL

Arid: AUG – MAR

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6.5 – 7

Rich, well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow 1-2cm deep and keep moist.

Pick out the growing tips to stimulate growth.

Keeping it moist but not wet is advantageous as dampness may result in fungal issues.

DAYS TO HARVEST

50 – 70 Days

APPROX 20 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY