60 days. Tetragonia tetragonoides. Open Pollinated. The plant produces excellent yields of very flavorful medium green spinach leaves. It is not a true spinach but the leaves taste similar to spinach and some think it tastes better than spinach. It produces small, thick, tender, dark green triangular leaves. The more you cut them, the more they will produce. This variety produces continuously all year, from spring to fall. Unlike regular spinach, it thrives in hot summers and can tolerate droughts. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom introduced into England in 1772. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 597641. LOT NO: 94935 GERMINATION: 85% TEST DATE: 09/19 Seeds Per Pound: 48,000 Plant Height: 10 to 12รข Tall Planting Season: Spring/Fall Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun/Partial Shade Planting Method: Direct Sow Note: New Zealand spinach seeds need lots of heat to germinate so start inside or wait until May or June to seed outside. Soak the small, hard seed overnight before planting.