Orach Red Plume
Formats
Easy-to-grow annual plant, with ornamental and edible uses.
The Red Orach provides a very striking red foliage. Long, strong stems, of which seed pods grow inside. Rapid growth can reach 2.5m in height.
Use
Edges, Dried flower, Cut foliage
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Flowering
| Flower colour | Red |
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| Flowering period | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
Foliage
| Foliage colour | Red |
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Botanical information
| Common name | ATRIPLEX HORTENSIS Red Plume - Orach Red Plume |
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| Life cycle | Annual |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May |
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| Harvest period | July |
| Germination (days) | 7-21 |
| Average germination (%) | 70 |
| Seeds per gram | 454 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Edges, Dried flower, Cut foliage |
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| Distance between plants | 30cm |
| Exposure | Sheltered, Sun |
| Soil pH | No preference |
| Soil type | No preference, Rich |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained, Moist |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting & care
Direct sowing at temperatures of 8ºC night/15ºC day. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Needs well drained and rich soils.
The leaves are edible both raw and cooked, have a mild flavor.
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