🥬 New Zealand Spinach

Sowing window (UK)	April to May
Minimum soil temperature	10°C at seed depth
Sowing depth	2 cm
Spacing	30 cm apart
Days to germination	12 days
Days to harvest	70 days
Sowing method	Start under cover, transplant out
Frost hardy	No
Sun	full-sun
Watering	low
Plant family	Aizoaceae

When should I sow New Zealand Spinach in the UK?

In the UK, sow New Zealand Spinach from April to May. It is normally started under cover and transplanted. Wait until the soil has reached 10°C at seed depth rather than going by the calendar - new zealand spinach will sit and rot in cold ground.

What soil temperature does New Zealand Spinach need to germinate?

New Zealand Spinach needs a minimum soil temperature of 10°C at seed depth to germinate reliably. Below that, germination is slow and patchy, and seed is more likely to rot than sprout. Measure at around 5cm down, in the morning, rather than trusting air temperature.

How deep and how far apart should I sow New Zealand Spinach?

For New Zealand Spinach, sow it 2cm deep and space plants 30cm apart.

How long does New Zealand Spinach take to grow?

New Zealand Spinach takes roughly 70 days from sowing to harvest. Seed usually germinates in about 12 days.

Is New Zealand Spinach frost hardy?

No. New Zealand Spinach is not frost hardy. Do not put it outside until the risk of frost has passed in your area, and be ready to fleece it if a late frost is forecast.

Sowing data cross-checked against RHS growing guides and UK seed-merchant catalogues. Soil temperatures are the minimum for reliable germination, measured at seed depth.