Neuseeländer Spinat

Variety

Neuseeländer Spinat

created by Christoph at 28.01.2021

Seed packet

Features

Growth habit

growth habit: bushy

heigth: 100 - 120 cm

succulents

lifespan: annual

lifespan: perennial

harvest: profitable

harvest: continuously pickable

growth habit: ground cover

growth habit: always new side shoots

broadleaf

growth habit: sprawling

root type: shallow-rooted

strong leaves

strong lateral shoot development

warm germination

growth habit: creeping

seed-fixed: yes

growth habit: prostrate

self-seeding

medium vigorous growth

propagation by cuttings

leaves: leafy

growth habit: well-branched

entire leaves

small flowers

propagation by seeds

perennial

Taste

mild

Slightly bitter

pleasant

slightly nutty

Location

planting: greenhouse

planting: bed

planting: outdoor

planting: near compost

Heat requirement: high

sheltered from the wind

Soil: permeable soil

soil moisture: no waterlogging

Planting: mounds / ridges

Fertilization: nutrient-rich

fertilization: humus-enriched

Soil: Well fertilized

soil moisture: moist

planting: polytunnel / under protective covers

Soil: slightly sandy

Soil: slightly loamy

light: Full sun

Water: regularly

soil moisture: not too dry

fertilization: low-nitrogen

pH value: acidic to neutral (5,5-7)

Soil: loosened

Water: Adequate

Light: Sun

Planting: frost-free

fertilization: sufficient

Water: generously

Fertilization: organic

biotope: beach / coastline

Resistances

robust

drought tolerant

bolt resistant

frost-sensitive

heat tolerant

Fruit shape

capsule

Color

Flower white

Flower yellow

Flower creamy-white

Leaves green

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Description

Spinach-like vegetable, creeping, thick-leaved plant that can be harvested all summer like spinach, because it does not shoot like spinach at high temperatures. Slow to develop when young, but then grows rapidly. Ground cover and "as a living mulch." Bushy, herbaceous plants. Grows to about 50 cm tall. Strong, intense flavor. Preparation like spinach. Sensitive to frost, but seeds survive winter. Little susceptible to pests and diseases.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Pre-swell seeds for 24 h. Keep moist. Foil cover helpful. Long germination period. Belongs to the Aizoaceae family, so no problems with crop rotation or mixed cropping. Good neighbors are cabbages like tomatoes. Can be harvested continuously from July. Regular but not complete harvesting encourages new shoots to form. Propagation by seed.