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Atriplex hortensis
Red Orach is a beautiful addition to any garden, resembling spinach in flavour but offering vibrant, fuchsia leaves and striking magenta stems. This hardy green grows tall, reaching heights of 3 to 4 ft., making it an eye-catching choice for both edible and ornamental gardens. Perfect for adding a splash of colour to your salads, the leaves have a subtle mineral taste that enhances a variety of dishes.
Size: Mature plants can reach heights of 3 to 4 ft. with leafy growth.
Yield: Regular harvesting of young leaves can provide fresh greens throughout the summer.
Taste: Mild, spinach-like flavour with a delicate mineral note. The vibrant leaves also enhance any dish visually.
How to use: Ideal for fresh salads, smoothies, and as a colourful garnish. Young leaves can be used raw or slightly cooked in various recipes.
Planting tips: Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil conditions permit, spacing 4 to 5 seeds per 1.5 ft. of row in average garden soil with full sun. Thin seedlings to 18 in. apart when they are 2 in. high. Consider successive sowing every 10 to 14 days for a continuous supply of tender leaves.
Harvest tips: Leaves can be picked at any stage; for continuous growth, regularly trim back to encourage new foliage.
