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Annual Biennial

Tetragonia tetragonoides

New Zealand spinach

A perennial, often grown as an annual salad, to 30cm tall. It is cultivated for its edible, slightly succulent leaves which are borne on upright stems. Harvest leaves as needed and enjoy them raw, or wilted like spinach

Other common names
warrigal
warrigal cabbage
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Aizoaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from frosts

Propagation

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • Patio and container plants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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