Greens Orach Red Fire

Description

Also known as “French spinach”,  this stunning green is not only delicious when used as a savory type of “spinach”, but it’s also a beautiful ornamental. It originated in Egypt and Europe as a favorite cold season crop. In addition to being eaten, the leaves have been used as a medicinal and the seeds can be used to make blue dye or even flour!

Greens – Orach Red Fire – Atriplex hortensis

Soil & Water: Requires moderately fertile soil and moderate water.

Planting & Growing: Hardy annual. Start seeds indoors 3 weeks before last spring frost. You may use succession planting every 2 weeks until midsummer, to get a continuous harvest. This green grows well in the warmer temps that make regular spinach bolt.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest like any other green, eating immediately.

Soil Temperature: 50-65F
Planting Depth: 1/2″
Germination: 7-14 Days
Height At Maturity: 4-8″
Days To Maturity: 40-50 Days
Sun/Shade: Partial Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 2-6″
Approx Seeds per Pack: 250 Seeds

Product image via: True Leaf Market