Orach (Atriplex Hortensis Red Plume) is a hardy, annual herb plant that grows upright up to 72 inches tall depending on where it is grown. The leaves are variously shaped but somewhat oblong, comparatively thin in texture, and slightly acid to the taste. The flowers are small and obscure, greenish or reddish, corresponding in a degree with the color of the foliage of the herb plant.
The Orach herb is a cool season plant, but it does not bolt as quickly as regular spinach. The leaves can be harvested longer into the summer without any bitter taste, and they are used as salad greens or cooked. This Red Plume variety is also highly ornamental and prized for its red coloring.
Flower Specifications
Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 4 - 8
Height: 72 inches
Bloom Season: Midsummer
Foliage Color: Red
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Well drained, sandy to loamy, soil pH 5.0 - 8.2
Planting Directions
Temperature: 60 - 70F
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Surface sow and thinly cover
Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 15 inches
Quantity: 25 Orach (Atriplex Hortensis Red Plume) Seeds
The seeds arrived quickly but we did not receive part of our order. We are still waiting for the ones we received to grow so too early for full review.
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