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New Zealand Spinach

New Zealand Spinach (Tetragonia tetragonoides) grows up to 2 ft, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.


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Habit

Herb

Height

0.3-1 m

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well-drained, sandy loam

Shade

Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

New Zealand

Climatic Condition

Temperate, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

15-25°C

Humidity (%)

60-70%

Potting media

Loamy, peat

Fertilizers

Organic, balanced NPK

Watering

Regular, moderate

Plant Weight 

50-100 g

Flowering Time

Summer, Fall

Soil Ph level

6.0 - 7.0

Water Ph level

6.0 - 7.5

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

Edible leaves

NPK ratio 

10:05:05

life Span

Annual

Health Benefits

High in vitamins, antioxidants

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% compost, 25% peat moss, 25% sand


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 6 weeks with balanced fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Root Rot, Leaf Blight. 

Yellowing and wilting of leaves, Yellow to brown spots on leaves, stunted growth.  

Crop rotation, neem cake as soil amendment, Spray Neem Oil, Use Resistant Varieties. 

Fungicide with Propicanazole , Copper based Fungicides. 

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