Tag: New zealand spinach

While true spinach is a cool-weather crop that can bolt in summer heat, several green plants that look like spinach thrive in warmer conditions. These alternatives, like Malabar spinach and New Zealand spinach, are popular substitutes for gardeners and cooks who want a steady supply of leafy greens year-round.

Did you know that not all plants called "spinach" belong to the same botanical family? True spinach (*Spinacia oleracea*), for instance, is a member of the Amaranthaceae family, which also includes beets and quinoa.