10-12 days. Atriplex hortensis. Also known as Mountain spinach, French spinach, Giant Lambs quarters. Touted as a warm-season alternative to spinach, orach is actually a cool-season plant that just doesn't go to seed (bolt) as quickly as spinach. Harvest leaves that are less-bitter than spinach into the summer. Purple varieties in particular make good ornamental plants, though can reach 4 to 6 feet tall. Caution: reseeds easily. Also popular as a micro-green, purple orach has a deep purple upper leaf with the shimmering underside characteristic to all orachs.
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Basic Info
| Color: | A deep maroon-red shade with the occaional green spot! Purple leaves and hot pink reverse. |
| Flavor: | A very bitter flavor when eaten fresh. Flavor becomes more mild when cooked. A bit salty, earthy, and spinach-like. |
| Texture: | Crisp and fresh |
| Nutrients: | Vitamins K, E, and C, calcium, magnesium, protein, dietary fiber,iron, and beta-carotenes |
Growing Info
| Presoak: | Depends on lot, however, we suggest no soak. |
| Harvest time: | 10-12 Days |
Other Info
| Suitable Growth Medium: | Soil (preferred) or Hydroponic |
| Germ time: | 2-4 Days |
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