
New Zealand Spinach
Tetragonia tetragonioides
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A sprawling warm-season groundcover and leafy green crop with thick, fleshy, arrow-shaped leaves; edible leaves taste similar to spinach and are harvestable throughout summer and fall in warm climates.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
New Zealand
Seasonality
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A sprawling warm-season groundcover and leafy green crop with thick, fleshy, arrow-shaped leaves; edible leaves taste similar to spinach and are harvestable throughout summer and fall in warm climates.
Climate Match for your location
See how well New Zealand Spinach grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
New Zealand
Seasonality
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation