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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
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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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