Atriplex Hortensis Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Atriplex hortensis, commonly called Garden Orache, is a fast-growing annual leafy vegetable with colorful green, red, or purple foliage. It grows well in cool conditions and prefers full sun to partial shade, fertile soil, and regular moisture.

Features

• Fast-growing annual leafy vegetable
• Edible young leaves and tender shoots
• Green, red, or purple foliage varieties
• Suitable for vegetable gardens and containers
• Performs well in cool-season plantings
• Adapts to a range of garden soils
• Prefers full sun to partial shade
• Suitable for fresh use and cooking

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Atriplex hortensis
• Common Name (US): Garden Orache
• Seed Type / Variety: Leafy Vegetable Seeds
• Growth Habit: Annual herbaceous plant
• USDA Zones: 4–10
• Planting Season: Early spring through summer
• Growing Season: Spring through fall
• Sowing Season: Spring through summer
• Germination Time and Conditions: Approximately 7–14 days in moist, well-prepared soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 2–6 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 8–12 inches apart