Horned spider mite (Tetragonia tetragonioides)
It is the leaves of the tetragonium that are consumed. They are prepared in salads or cooked vegetables. This plant grows easily in the wild in China, New Zealand and Reunion Island, thanks to its ability to withstand climatic vagaries. In Quebec, it is also easy to grow but will behave like an annual that does not support frosts. Carried by a round stem, the New Zealand spinach stands out with its very fleshy green leaves, as well as its fruits taking the shape of a quadrangular capsule. Rich in vitamins B1, B2 and C, New Zealand spinach is not only nutritional, it is delicious. Germination rate 89%.
| Plant type: Annual |
| Quantity: Envelope of about 20 seeds |
| Exposure: Full sun |
| Watering: Low water requirement |
| Sowing: Inside |
| Plantation: In the garden after the risk of frost |
| Days to maturity: 60 days |
| Germination: 7 to 10 days |
| Plant spacing: 50 cm |
| Row spacing: 0.5 m |
| Depth: 1 cm |
| Width: 60 cm to 80 cm |
| Height: 30 cm to 60 cm |
| Color: Green |
| Family: Aizoaceae |