Spinach 'Baby Leaf'
A popular addition to mixed salads, Baby Spinach leaves are prized for their nutty flavour and their pleasant texture.
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This scrambling heirloom native vegetable has a similar taste and texture to spinach. It's great to use as a leafy green in dishes just like spinach, if it's blanched or cooked before eating. It thrives in hot and dry weather, and can be harvested for months.
Features
- Trailing habit
- Drought tolerant
- NZ heirloom
Product details
How
Sow direct where they are to grow. Kokihi may be sown into a low mound or beside a trellis for support. Cover seeds with Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix, firm down and keep moist through germination.
Care
Choose a Sunny position with well drained soil. Add Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone before planting and apply Yates Thrive Vegie & Herb Liquid Plant Food every weeks. Protect from snails and slugs.
Hint
Pre-chill the seeds in refrigerator for 24 hours before sowing. Pick fresh leaves as required.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
| Plant space |
20cm |
| Sow depth |
12mm |
| Germination |
15-20 days |
| Germination (days) |
18 days |
| Row space |
45cm |
| Maturity |
8 weeks |
| Maturity (days) |
56 days |
| Botanical name |
Tetragonia tetragonioides |
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