Orach Green Plume (Atriplex) - 150 seeds

Planting information to grow Orach from seed

Plant type: half-hardy annual leafy green vegetable
Height: flowers grow 100-150 centimeters tall
Position: full sun or partial shade
Planting time: sow in spring
Bloom time: starts 80-90 days after sowing
Spacing: 30-40 centimeters between each plant
Germination: 7-14 days,15-18°C fluctuation in temperature helps with germination
Pinching/pruning: yes when seedlings are 30 cm tall
Flowers: summer and autumn, depending on the weather
Pollinator-friendly: no
Recommended seed tray or pot: start in 40 cell trays (4-5 cm) and if needed pot up to 15-cell trays (7-9cm) or P9 flower pots. Grows fast!
The package contains: 150 seeds

How to Grow Orach from Seed

To grow Orach from seed, start by sowing the seeds 4-6 weeks before your last frost date in seed trays. Use 40-cell trays with 4 to 5 cm cell size and lightly cover the seeds with soil. The seeds will germinate in about one to two weeks, depending on the temperature. For optimal growth, starting the seeds in a greenhouse or under cover (propagator) is recommended.

For successive harvests, consider sowing the seeds a second time a few weeks later. This allows for a second flush of greens towards the end of summer and early autumn. To encourage the plant to produce more stems, pinch the tips out when the seedlings reach a height of about 30 centimeters. This can be done by cutting a small part of the top of the stem.

While supporting the orach plants is not a must, providing support may be necessary, especially if the plants become top-heavy due to heavy stems with seed pods.