
Heirloom Greens
New Zealand "Spinach"
EASIEST TO PLANT OUTDOORS
When spring weather is warm and settled and night temperatures are regularly above 50° F (10° C), plant in well-drained fertile soil in full sun. While not required, soaking seed in room temperature water for 1 day before sowing will hasten germination. Sow seeds 3-4 inches apart and 1/2 inch deep in rows 12 inches apart.
GROWING NOTES
If first sowing germinates unevenly, plant more seeds as they will catch up fast. When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin out seedlings, so they are 10-12 inches apart, because this is a rampant branching plant that needs room to spread. Another crop can be sown at midsummer for extended harvesting until frost or cold winter weather.
HARVEST AND USE
When young plants are established and start branching, begin harvesting by pinching off the leaf tips or cut individual stems, leaving plants several inches long to branch and regrow. Water and fertilize lightly after cutting. While it can be eaten raw, we recommend always steaming or sautéing the leaves. When lightly cooked, New Zealand “spinach” tastes like a very succulent “hot weather spinach.” High in vitamin A and C and a good source of calcium, it is both delicious and seriously nutritious!
Plant In |
Sun/Shade |
Planting Depth |
Space Seeds |
Days To Germinate |
Days To Harvest |
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Apr. – JuneJul. – Aug.
|
Full sun
|
1/2 inch
|
3 – 4 inches
|
7 – 10 days
|
Approx. 55-60
|
Plant In |
Sun/Shade |
Planting Depth |
Space Seeds |
Days To Germinate |
Days To Harvest |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr. – JuneJul. – Aug.
|
Full sun
|
1/2 inch
|
3 – 4 inches
|
7 – 10 days
|
Approx. 55-60
|
Plant In
Apr. – JuneJul. – Aug.
|
Sun/Shade
Full sun
|
Planting Depth
1/2 inch
|
Space Seeds
3 – 4 inches
|
Days To Germinate
7 – 10 days
|
Days To Harvest
Approx. 55-60
|