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| Identification |
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Genus
Tetragonia
Species
expansa
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
New Zealand spinach
Family
TETRAGONIACEAE
Specimen number
S12014
Data source
UnVeg p373
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 07
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Tetragonia expansa does best in full sun to partial shade.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It is a spinach substitute. Tetragonia expansa is most often used cooked.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crowns and leaves
Crop spacing
1" - 2"
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Apr 01 - Sep 30
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Very tender
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
No fertilizer
Time to harvest
continuously
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
a spinach substitute
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
New crops can be started from April through September, providing a 6 month rotation. Typical crop spacing is 1". It requires warm days for good production. It is very tender and will die on the first cold night. Harvesting can occur continuously. Propagation of Tetragonia expansa can be achieved by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Tetragonia expansa has an annual life cycle.
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