{"product_id":"100-new-zealand-spinach-seeds-heat-tolerant-summer-greens","title":"100 New Zealand Spinach Seeds – Heat Tolerant Summer Greens","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand Spinach (\u003cem\u003eTetragonia tetragonioides\u003c\/em\u003e) is a warm-season leafy green that thrives where traditional spinach struggles in summer heat. Its succulent, triangular leaves have a mild, spinach-like flavor and are excellent fresh in salads or lightly cooked as a spinach substitute. This vigorous, low-growing plant is native to New Zealand and Australia and is valued by gardeners for its ability to produce tender greens throughout the hottest months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you grow it in a vegetable bed, container, or as a sprawling ground cover, New Zealand Spinach offers a reliable harvest of nutritious leaves. It is a practical choice for extending the leafy green season and adding variety to summer meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-tolerant summer green that thrives in warm weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSucculent, triangular leaves with a mild spinach-like flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-growing, spreading habit; can be used as a ground cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest leaves continuously through the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to grow from seed with minimal maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTetragonia tetragonioides\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual leafy green (often grown as a warm-season annual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-growing, spreading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown as an annual in most zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 50-70 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow New Zealand Spinach seeds directly in the garden after the last frost, when soil has warmed to at least 60°F (15°C). Plant seeds about 1\/2 inch deep and 2-3 inches apart, thinning seedlings to 18-24 inches apart once they are established. For earlier starts, begin seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost and transplant carefully, as seedlings dislike root disturbance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest young leaves regularly to encourage bushy growth; older leaves can become tough. New Zealand Spinach is relatively pest-free and requires little attention beyond regular watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 New Zealand Spinach seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67862010102070,"sku":"FSG-192","price":11.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7597518842_j3qj.jpg?v=1793267806","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/100-new-zealand-spinach-seeds-heat-tolerant-summer-greens","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}