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SKU: GS1126
Red Orache
Atriplex hortensis
Red orache is nutritious and aromatic and is packed with vitamins and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, anthocyanins, phosphorus, iron, protein, zinc,…
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- Germination measured for the batch
- Paper packet with the packing date
- Within two working days, anywhere in the country.
- Ordered by 15:00 — shipped the same working day
- 14-day return — the right of withdrawal by law
Specifications
- Origin
- China
- English name
- Atriplex hortensis Red
- Seeds per gram
- 30
- Germination rate
- 91%
- Seeds per packet
- 10-14
- Weight
- 0.005 kg
Sowing
Sow once the soil is warmer than 10 °C, in a sunny spot sheltered from the wind. Sow about three times as deep as the seed is thick, into finely raked soil with no clods on top. Spacing is as printed on the packet — thin the seedlings out after they come up. Water with a fine spray so the seed is not washed away, and keep only the strongest plants.
Description
What Red Orache is
Red Orache (Atriplex hortensis) is an annual vegetable of the Amaranth family (Amaranthaceae). Red orache is nutritious and aromatic and is packed with vitamins and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, anthocyanins, phosphorus, iron, protein, zinc, selenium, tryptophan, vitamin C, vitamin K, carotenes and dietary fibre.
In addition, this superfood is easy to grow and beautiful in mixed borders, with wine-red stems and leaves and an abundance of seed pods like hanging beads. Reaches a height of up to about 2 m.
Garden orache is an old leaf vegetable with a mild, spinach-like flavour; the red forms are ornamental too.
Key features
- Measured germination rate of the batch: 91%
- Seeds per packet: 10–14 pcs (0.4 g)
- Seed origin: China
- Sowing: February – August; direct
- Harvest: April – October
- Position: sunny spot
When to sow Red Orache
Red Orache seeds are sown in February – August. Harvest in April – October. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.
How to sow and grow Red Orache
- Sowing method: direct
- Depth: 1 cm
- Spacing: 30 cm
- Germination: 7–14 days at 10–20 °C
- Position: sunny spot
Orache is not demanding about soil, but for a high yield and quality leaves it should be grown in fertile soil rich in organic matter. Sow directly onto prepared soil that has been raked to a fine tilth. Simply cover the seeds with soil. The ideal temperature is 15-18°C. Germination takes about 7-21 days.
Sow in early spring; water in drought.
Harvest and use
Pick the young leaves and tips.
Frequently asked questions
When should Red Orache be sown?
The recommended months for sowing are February – August. Sowing method: direct.
How many seeds are in the packet?
The packet contains 10–14 seeds, pack size 0.4 g.
What is the germination rate of the seeds?
The measured germination rate of this batch is 91%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.
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