Purple Pointed orach

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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. O r, 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˚FDays to Germ. 7-20Plant Spacing 12”Row Spacing 8-12”Days To Maturity 45–60Full Sun, Moist Well Drained ##Purple-Pointed Orach has dark purplish red, triangular-shaped, pointed leaves. 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: Purple, Heritage: Heirloom, Certification: Organic. Show more