SPINACH-WARRIGAL-NZ
$3.50
SEEDS PER PACK: 25
In stock
Tetragonia tetragonioides
SPINACH-WARRIGAL-NZ is a very old heirloom, it was introduced to England & Europe in 1772. It’s not related to true spinach, but its leaves have a very similar more mild taste. Used in the same manner as spinach but the plant is very different. It does not bolt in hot weather or usually turn bitter. It is heat resistant & does well in warm weather. Produces profusely all season if kept picked. It is wonderful cooked & fresh. High in vitamin C. A wonderfully unique addition to the garden!
Seeds tend to have a lower germ rate, soaking seeds in warm water for 24 hours will help. Direct sow outdoors after danger of serious frost has passed, from mid-spring to early summer, covering with fine soil in full to partial sun. Keep soil moderately moist during germination. Consistently moist, not water-logged.
| Germination Time (Days) | 7 – 14 |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 50 – 70 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 12 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 25 – 35 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 40 – 50 |
| pH | 6 – 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | – |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Hardy |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Seed Preparation | – |
| Plant Height (cm) | 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 feet) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Spring to Autumn |
| Temperature Range | 15 - 25°C (59 - 77°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Perennial |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost tender |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Raise seedlings |
| Soil | Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil enriched with organic matter |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature | 18 - 24 °C (65 - 75 °F) |
| Seed Preparation | Carify seeds (rub lightly with sandpaper) and soak in warm water for 24 hours to aid germination |
| Sowing Depth | 1 cm (1/2 inch) |
| Plant Spacing | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 inches) |
| Row spacing | 60 - 90 cm (24 - 36 inches) |
| Watering | Moderate, keep soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging |
| Germination Time (Days) | 7 - 14 days |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 50 - 70 days |
| Good Companion Plants | Carrots, Onions, Lettuce |
| Bad Companion Plants | Spinach, Beets |
| Pests | Slugs, Snails,phids |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew,Root Rot |
