{"product_id":"new-zealand-spinach","title":"New Zealand Spinach","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Zealand Spinach is a heat-tolerant spinach alternative\u003c\/strong\u003e. A distant cousin of true spinach, it is used the same way for its texture and flavor, with small spear-shaped leaves on tall, upright plants. It resists bolting and produces all summer long, and is a great source of vitamin C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand spinach (\u003cem\u003eTetragonia tetragonioides\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom green, open-pollinated, non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, spear-shaped, on upright plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerant, slow to bolt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooked greens, summer salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer greens when true spinach bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-climate gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteamed and sauteed dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous warm-season harvests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin C-rich home cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak seeds before sowing to aid germination, then direct sow after frost has passed in full sun with fertile soil. The plants thrive in heat and keep producing through summer. Harvest tender tips regularly to encourage fresh growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMild and spinach-like with a tender, succulent texture best enjoyed lightly cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout MIgardener\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIgardener is a Michigan-based family company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds and gardening supplies, with a mission to make growing your own food simple and accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIgardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50792542896406,"sku":"SPI02","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/SPI2_new_zealand_e3e92749-e6bf-4cec-8289-da773f0ef81d.jpg?v=1764687863","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/new-zealand-spinach","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}