Red orach
Atriplex hortensis
HOW TO GROW ORACH
Rake in level seed bed. Germinates at relatively low temps, volunteer plants are 3-5” tall by last first here in Southern Oregon, zone 7b. Or, direct sow after last frost. Sow spring and mid summer for second harvest of tender leaves. Keep moist to ensure germination. Easy to grow from seed and to save seed. Soil pH 5.6-7.8. Hardiness zones 11. Annual.
Usual seed life: 3–4 years.
Planting Depth 1/4”
Soil Temp. Germ. 50-75˚F
Days to Germ. 7-20
Plant Spacing 12”
Row Spacing 8-12”
Days To Maturity 45–60
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Usual seed life: 3–4 years.
Planting Depth 1/4”
Soil Temp. Germ. 50-75˚F
Days to Germ. 7-20
Plant Spacing 12”
Row Spacing 8-12”
Days To Maturity 45–60
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 100 Seeds$4.10
Dark purple-red leafed orach. Orach is a heat-tolerant alternative to traditional spinach, and one can harvest all summer long; a farm favorite. Harvest from the bottom up. Orach is in the spinach family, and contains three times the vitamin C of spinach. Easy to save seed, and leaf colors may vary through the gener...
Dark purple-red leafed orach. Orach is a heat-tolerant alternative to traditional spinach, and one can harvest all summer long; a farm favorite. Harvest from the bottom up. Orach is in the spinach family, and contains three times the vitamin C of spinach. Easy to save seed, and leaf colors may vary through the generations of plants. It’s a beautiful ornamental. Frost tender. Also known as Garden Orach, Marsh Orach, Mountain Spinach and French Spinach. Tags: Color: Red, Heritage: Heirloom, Certification: Organic.
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Idyllwild was born of our joyful curiosity and celebration of nature’s diverse gifts. Following nature’s model of open dispersal and dissemination, we share these seeds with you and invite you to play in the garden of abundance. We learn from nature and she has taught us to live and think in terms of “abundance” instead of “scarcity”. Diversity - in all forms, from genetic to creative expression - is the heart of resilience. We enjoy experimenting with myriads of flavors, colors, and textures and the world opens to us in infinite possibilities. As a result, we are nourished in body, mind, and spirit.
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