Tree Spinach Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Tree spinach is a fast-growing, warm-season leafy plant that develops an upright, branching structure resembling a small shrub. It thrives in warm climates and performs well in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. The plant adapts to garden beds and open spaces, producing abundant foliage during the growing season. It establishes quickly under suitable conditions and continues to grow with regular harvesting and moderate watering.

Features

• Fast-growing plant with upright, branching habit
• Suitable for warm and sunny climates
• Produces abundant foliage during the growing season
• Adapts well to garden beds and open planting areas
• Responds well to regular harvesting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Chenopodium giganteum
• Common Name (US): Tree Spinach
• Seed Type / Variety: Leafy vegetable seed
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy annual
• USDA Zones: 8 to 11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season:
  • Tropical regions: February to July
  • Subtropical regions: March to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5 to 10 days in warm temperatures (18–25°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 1.5 to 3 meters height, 0.6 to 1 meter spread
• Plant Spacing: 45 to 60 cm apart