Warrigal Greens

Tetragonia expansa Open Pollinated

  • Native Australian vegetable
  • New Zealand Spinach
  • Heat tolerant and disease resistant

Standard seed packet, 25 seeds
$1.75

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Description

'Warrigal Greens' seeds

Tetragonia expansa

Synonyms: Tetragonia teragonoides

  • Native Australian vegetable
  • New Zealand Spinach
  • Heat tolerant and disease resistant

Frost tender perennial vegetable native to Australia and New Zealand grown for its fleshy green leaves which are often grown as a spinach substitute in the warmer months. Has a similar flavour to spinach and is used in the same manner; great for soups, stews and stir fries or as a steamed vegetable. Can be grown as a perennial in warm climates. Withstands light frosts only in cooler climates. Heat tolerant and disease resistant. Fast growing. Often called "New Zealand Spinach."

Seeds per gram: 14
Product code: X-013

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Quick Sowing Guide
Method Raise seedlings or sow direct
Sowing Depth 10mm
Season Spring and summer
Germination 7-21 days @ 25-30°C
Hardiness / Life Cycle Half hardy Perennial
Plant Spacing 50cm
Plant Height 20cm
Position Full sun, moist well drained soil
Days Until Maturity 50 days

*Notes: Pick regularly to encourage more growth.

How To Grow

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Ratings & Reviews

Warrigal Greens

This grows so well and so easily in my small garden bed in urban inner Sydney. Being a native, it's heat-tolerant and drought-tolerant - beyond seedling stage, I have not watered it at all. I grew it as a heat-tolerant alternative to spinach and it has not disappointed. I give it zero maintenance and it just grows and grows! It does need to be cooked before eating, otherwise it can cause stomach upset.
Shirley C 22 September 2020

Warrigal Greens

Warrigal Greens are a fantastic native vegie. They are really easy to grow and the amount of leafy green you get in return for your efforts is fantastic. I frequently use them as a side to a main meal, in quiches and on toast with an egg for breakfast.
Anita B 25 March 2020

So good!

Planted these in my parents' raised garden bed in rural Western Australia (it's quite hot and windy) and it has grown perfectly. We love using Warrigals and can't wait to try making pesto!
Emma R 9 March 2018

Excellent

I was under the impression that this was a difficult seed to germinate, but all eight seeds we started came up and flourished. The leaves are delicious (always blanch first to lower the oxalate concentration) and keep their shape much better than English spinach when cooked. Will definitely be growing this vegetable every year.
Nathan Kilah 10 May 2016

Well

All seeds germinated fine, transplanted well too.
Heath Jarvis 23 March 2016