{"product_id":"new-zealand-spinach-seeds","title":"New Zealand Spinach Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew Zealand Spinach\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eTetragonia tetragonioides\u003c\/i\u003e), also widely known in Australia as Warrigal Greens or Kōkihi. Unlike traditional garden spinach, which quickly bolts to seed in warm weather, this hardy, semi-succulent perennial thrives in heat and dry spells, producing an abundant yield of tender, triangular green leaves when other leafy crops give out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a sprawling, ground-covering growth habit, New Zealand Spinach forms a lush mat of succulent foliage that acts as a moisture-retaining living mulch in garden beds. Its mild, pleasant flavor and crisp texture closely match standard spinach, making it ideal for fresh salads, stir-fries, quiches, pestos, and sauteed greens. Extremely low-maintenance and resistant to common garden pests, it is a must-have perennial staple for permaculture plots, raised beds, and kitchen gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003efeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeat \u0026amp; Drought Resistant:\u003c\/b\u003e Never bolts in summer heat; continues producing tender foliage through high temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial \u0026amp; Prolific:\u003c\/b\u003e Behaves as a hardy perennial in frost-free regions (and a heavy self-seeding annual in cooler climates).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrient-Dense Summer Greens:\u003c\/b\u003e Delivers rich, succulent leaves packed with vitamins and minerals when traditional spinach fails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiving Mulch:\u003c\/b\u003e Dense spreading stems help shade the soil, suppress weeds, and retain ground moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePest \u0026amp; Disease Resistant:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturally tough foliage stands up to common garden insects and heat stress effortlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information (Australia):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTetragonia tetragonioides\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Perennial (Grown as a warm-season annual in frost-prone areas)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Season:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperate\/Cool (e.g., Victoria, Tasmania):\u003c\/b\u003e Spring to Early Summer (after all risk of frost has passed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Late Winter to Autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Autumn through Early Spring (avoiding heavy monsoon periods).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Sun to Part Shade (produces thickest growth in full sun, but appreciates afternoon shade in extreme heat).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e 1cm–1.5cm deep (\u003ci\u003eSoak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours prior to planting to soften the tough outer husk\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 40–50cm apart (stems spread 60–100cm wide).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 20–30cm tall (low-growing, trailing growth habit).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temp:\u003c\/b\u003e 18°C–24°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 14–21 days (can be slow and erratic due to hard seed coats; soaking speeds up process).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed to Bloom\/Harvest Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 55–70 days (begin harvesting outer leaves and shoot tips once plants are established).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGardener’s Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Regularly cut or pinch out the top 7–10cm of young shoot tips and leaves. 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