Tag: New Zealand Spinach

Harvest the smaller leaves and growth tips. New Zealand spinach will regrow well and continue until the first hard frost. Cutting the plant back to a node low on the stem will result in branching and regrowth. How do you harvest spinach in NZ? Harvesting New Zealand Spinach New Zealand spinach will be ready for […]

New Zealand spinach does have a high oxalate content, which can be dangerous at high concentrations. It is recommended that the leaves be blanched for 3 minutes, the water disposed of, and then the greens refreshed in iced water before consuming. Can New Zealand spinach be eaten raw? Only the young leaves and tips are […]

It resembles spinach (Spinacia oleracea), but its growth habits are very different. Unlike Spinacia oleracea, New Zealand spinach tolerates high temperatures (up to 95° F) and is killed by a frost. It is due to this heat tolerance that New Zealand spinach is grown in parts of the tropical Americas. What temperature is too hot […]

New Zealand spinach, also known as Cook’s cabbage or tetragon, is a leafy plant that grows native in New Zealand, Australia, Argentina, Japan and Chile. Like regular spinach, the leaves of New Zealand spinach are edible and have a flavor similar to lettuce. Is New Zealand spinach poisonous? New Zealand spinach does have a high […]

Plant New Zealand spinach in full sun. New Zealand spinach prefers moisture-retentive, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. New Zealand spinach is weak-stemmed and will appear to trail across the garden. Set plants in hills similar to squash. Can New Zealand spinach grow in shade? Though New Zealand spinach is a heat lover and accustomed […]

The plant grows quite differently from regular spinach. Instead of forming a bunch, New Zealand spinach branches and spreads like a vine. Harvest the interesting medium-green triangular leaves and silvery expanding leaves, and use them exactly as you would spinach — raw in salads, sauteed, or cooked. Can you Trellis NZ spinach? Malabar spinach (Basella […]

two to three weeks. Germination may take two to three weeks but is hastened by soaking the seeds for twenty-four hours before planting. This plant is much larger than traditional spinach, so rows should be 3 feet apart. Thin the plants to twelve inches apart when the seedlings reach 2 inches high. Should I soak […]

New Zealand spinach is not frost-hardy like true spinach. Plant New Zealand spinach in the warm part of the year when regular spinach will not grow. New Zealand spinach is drought tolerant but the leaves will not be as tender. Does New Zealand spinach survive winter? New Zealand Spinach is a warm-season crop that is […]

Have you tried this? Like Malabar spinach, New Zealand spinach (Tetragonia tetragonioides) is not actually a true spinach, but it is similar when cooked and is considered a “summer spinach” because it thrives in hot, dry weather. Is New Zealand spinach edible? New Zealand spinach, also known as Cook’s cabbage or tetragon, is a leafy […]

This plant was Tetragonia tetragonioides, more commonly known as Warrigal greens, New Zealand spinach or Botany Bay greens. It is in the plant family known as the Aizoaceae, which includes many species that can tolerate harsh environments. Is warrigal greens a spinach? Warrigal Greens are Australia’s answer to English spinach. These bush tucker greens have […]

Sowing New Zealand spinach from seed indoors Soaking them before planting for 24 hours in water that’s at room temperature will help with germination. Do spinach seeds need to be soaked? There’s nothing fancy you need to do before planting spinach seeds, no soaking nicking, or cold stratification is necessary. If you want to try […]

New Zealand spinach contains a high level of oxalic acid which can inhibits the body’s ability to absorb other nutrients, and should be avoided by those prone to developing kidney stones. Cooking can reduce and sometimes rid the vegetable of oxalic acid. Is New Zealand spinach high in oxalates? New Zealand spinach does have a […]