Atriplex hortensis Green- Orach

Atriplex hortensis plumes Green also known as orach. I’ve been growing these for a few years, and initially it was for edibible reasons. The leaves can be eaten when they are small but I’ll admit I keep growing them for their appearance alone. They grow so tall and look beautiful in a garden. They can be used in flower arrangements too and left overwinter as their seed heads are very interesting too.

Germination Instructions You can start in seed trays earlier in the year (Jan/Feb), it germinates at 15-18degrees. Or sow directly from March. Sow directly. Surface sow onto prepared soil. Just cover seed with a sprinkling of soil. Ideal temp. 15-18°C. Germination takes 7-21 days approx. Thin seedlings as required to 30cm spacing.

Cultivation Instructions: Easy to grow and they self seed in the strangest of places!

When to Sow : March to May

Seed count approx 250