Tetragonia tetragonioides
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Tetragonia tetragonioides
Also known as:
New Zealand Spinach
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer, Vegetable, Soil
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.20 m
Width:
1.00 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
8-11
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves
Leaves
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
Leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked and serve as an alternative to spinach. The shoots should be harvested when they are about 8 cm long. This stimulates side growth, resulting in more shoots to harvest. In addition to cooking, the very young leaves and shoots can also be used raw in salads. Young leaves are the tastiest; older leaves may develop a sour taste.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/06
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Salvia officinalis Sage |
Salvia can attract pollinators and beneficial insects which can help in the overall health of the garden. |
|
Fagopyrum esculentum Buckwheat |
Buckwheat can improve soil health by attracting beneficial insects and providing a ground cover. |
|
Malva sylvestris Mallow, High mallow, French Hollyhock, Common Mallow, Tree Mallow, Tall Mallow |
Malva can provide ground cover, helping to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Raspberry can provide shade and support for Tetragonia, while also contributing to biodiversity. |
|
Salix triandra Almond-Leaved Willow, Almond willow |
White clover can fix nitrogen in the soil, enhancing soil fertility and health. |