How to Grow New Zealand Spinach

A warm-season leafy for the home garden across the warmer US.

New Zealand Spinach is a rewarding warm-season crop for backyard growers.

When to plant

Plant New Zealand Spinach in spring once the soil has warmed and all frost has passed. In the warmest regions a second crop is possible in late summer. See your region on the new zealand spinach page for exact timing.

Varieties

• New Zealand Spinach, Heat-proof spinach substitute (Baker Creek)

How to grow it

• Sun & soil: full sun, rich well-drained soil with even moisture.
• Spacing: about 60 cm (24 in) between plants.
• Sowing: sow about 1 cm deep.
• Water: roughly 3 L per plant every 4 days in hot weather.

Pests & problems

Watch for Few. In humid regions, Few can appear, so space for airflow and water at the roots in the morning.

Harvest

New Zealand Spinach is usually ready to harvest in about 2 months. Pick regularly to keep plants productive.

When to plant in your region

Pick your region to see exactly when to plant new zealand spinach where you garden.

See also: New Zealand Spinach in the plant library →

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