Growing guide · Home growing: windowsill, balcony and terrace
New Zealand spinach
Tetragonia tetragonioides
A heat-tolerant spinach substitute that crops all summer. A couple of plants are enough for a pot.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Soaking | 24 h before sowing | [1] |
| Sowing / planting | indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost; outside after frost | [1] |
| Sowing depth | about 1.3 cm (½ in.) | [1] |
| Seed rate / spacing | thin to about 30 cm (12 in.) | [1] |
| Germination temperature | emergence up to 2–3 weeks, uneven | [1] |
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.