New Zealand Spinach
Tetragonia tetragonioides
Family: Aizoaceae
New Zealand Spinach grows in full sun and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow New Zealand Spinach
New Zealand Spinach growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Fertile, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 8-11 perennial; annual elsewhere. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for New Zealand Spinach as 7-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 50-70 days.
Plant Overview
New Zealand Spinach (Tetragonia tetragonioides) is listed in the Aizoaceae family and categorized as a vegetable with a tender perennial commonly grown as an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0150
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Plant type
- Vegetable
- Life cycle
- Tender perennial commonly grown as an annual
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
New Zealand Spinach is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Fertile, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 8-11 perennial; annual elsewhere.
- Hardiness zones
- 8-11 perennial; annual elsewhere
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Fertile, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-21 days and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 50-70 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-21 days
- Seed depth
- 1/2 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 50-70 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.