Garden orache
Atriplex hortensis
Garden orache is an easy-to-grow cool-season leafy green that thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate, consistent watering. Sow directly into fertile, well-draining soil and harvest young leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth and prevent early bolting. Its attractive red and green foliage makes it as ornamental as it is edible.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Mar 27, 2020 by Georgina Gomez Ferre (cc-by-sa)
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