Green 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
This light green leaf orach has red stems, and is ideal for all season growing. Eat orach as a green in salads, and benefit from the high Vitamin C content. Plant, harvest, and eat orach all summer long, and enjoy that it doesn’t get bitter when it begins to bolt, unlike lettuce. It’s easy to save seed from orach, b...
This light green leaf orach has red stems, and is ideal for all season growing. Eat orach as a green in salads, and benefit from the high Vitamin C content. Plant, harvest, and eat orach all summer long, and enjoy that it doesn’t get bitter when it begins to bolt, unlike lettuce. It’s easy to save seed from orach, but please take note that there is some leaf color variation over the seasons. Ideal for greenhouse winter greens as well. Also known as Garden Orach, Marsh Orach, Mountain Spinach and French Spinach. Tags: Color: Green, Heritage: Heirloom, Certification: Organic.
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We promote fair trade, organic practices and environmental responsibility throughout the Restoration Seeds supply chain. Below are the family farmers and seed suppliers who bring our open pollinated seeds to you.
Waterleaf Farm
Organically Grown
Seed grower since 2008
Growing in Oregon since 2008Waterleaf Farm is a small sustainable flower farm growing on Southern Oregon Land Conservancy (Eagle Mill Farm). Mostly a fresh cut flower farm, Melanie also grows herbs and has been saving seeds from over 30 varieties of crops for years. Waterleaf Farm also offers workshops to deepen in connection with the plants and U-pick flowers.
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