SPINACH: MOUNTAIN ORACH

(ATRIPLEX HORTENSIS)

Also known as: Red Orach, Mountain Spinach, French Spinach and Sea Purslane.

A red & green mix of a European spinach that tolerates hot temperatures without bolting.

Though drought tolerant keeping them well watered as it improves the flavour.

Eat the young leaves and pinch out any flower buds to extend the season.

Ornamental as well as edible.

‘Orach’ is derived from the Latin ‘Aurago’ meaning golden herb.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP – MAR

Temperate: SEP – FEB

Sub – Tropical: AUG – MAR

Tropical: ALL YEAR

Arid: SEP – MAR

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6 – 7.5

Deep, rich, well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow or in trays 10mm deep

Rows 30cm apart, plants 30cm.

Tolerates most soils including saline.

DAYS TO HARVEST

40 – 60 Days

APPROX 100 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY