| Family | Aizoaceae |
|---|---|
| Latin Name | Tetragonia tetragonioides |
| Flavor Profile | Nutty, Slightly Sweet |
| Growing Conditions | Heat Tolerant, Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Multi-Branching |
| Harvest Advantages | Freezing, Fresh Eating |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Fast Growing, Leafy Vegetable |
| Plant Height | 12" - 16" |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Heirloom, Open-Pollinated |
| Use | Culinary |
New Zealand
(Cooking spinach) A bush-like, hardy, spreading plant with small, triangular, fleshy leaves. This prolific heat and drought tolerant plant replaces each leaf you pick with a new one, plus keeps on growing. A perennial in mild climates. 1/2 oz. avg. 180 sds. Soak seeds 8 hours before planting for better germination.
| Days to Maturity | 70 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Plant Spacing | 5" - 6" |
| Planting Depth | 1/2” |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow |
| Water Needs | Low |
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