Growing NZ Spinach, also Warrigal greens

Tetragonia expansa : Aizoaceae / the fig-marigold family

Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
S	S	S
	T	T	T
	P	P	P

(Best months for growing NZ Spinach in Australia - sub-tropical regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays
T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
P = Sow seed

August: Bring on in boxes

Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 64°F and 95°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 18 - 24 inches apart
Harvest in 8-10 weeks. Pick the tips.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Does better if alone.

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13 Nov 11, Michris Janse van Rensburg (United Kingdom - cool/temperate climate): I am from South Africa where can get seeds I want plant it for the poor people here
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02 Nov 10, Nina (Australia - temperate climate): please don't forget that Warrigal greens are poisonous unless blanched.
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23 Mar 13, Glen Op den Brouw (Australia - arid climate): It is completely untrue that warrigal greens are poisonous. They contain oxalates just like all members of the spinach family. They dont carry silly warnings at the supermarket saying you must blanch this or warning contains oxalates. Just treat warrigal greens as spinach and dont believe the misinfornation.
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03 Nov 10, Kate (Australia - arid climate): ? I eat them all the time and don't think I've suffered any ill effects. Also the chickens seem to love them, are they poisonous for hens too?
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22 Nov 13, Glen Op den Brouw (Australia - temperate climate): My chicken love it as well, but in moderation. they know when they've had enough.
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19 Oct 10, Jeanie kirk (Australia - temperate climate): I have a small amount of Warrigal green seeds to give away
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28 Oct 12, (Australia - arid climate): Hi Jeanie I am very interested in your Warrigal seeds. How can this be arranged? My email is bobncol@ hotmail.com and I am in Brisbane Cheers Bob Firth.
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13 May 15, Flavia (Australia - temperate climate): Hi, I would love some warrigal seeds. Could you post me some? THX Flavia
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08 Oct 10, Geoff Clarke (Australia - temperate climate): I presume Warrigal Green can be propogated from cuttings.Appreciate any advice.
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13 Nov 11, Wauker (Australia - temperate climate): Geoff, just came across this message board. Yes these can be grown from cuttings, like lawn runners in fact. I find this vegetable the same as English spinach, it doesn't leave that metallic taste that the silver beet leaves you with.
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Hi I have heaps of the triangular seeds ? Or are they the fruit. I am in Perth and have never seen the spinach before . If it is the fruit can you please tell me what is best method of extracting the seed from the fruit

- ryan

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