Orach Magenta (Mountain Spinach) - Northern Wildflowers
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Atriplex hortensis
- Full Sun
- 28 Days Baby, 40-50 Days Mature
- Approximately 140 seeds
- Open Pollinated
- 73% Germination Rate (2023 test)
Also known as mountain spinach, it contains eye-catching magenta leaves that simply pop in salad mixes. Similar to spinach, relative of amaranth. Great for bright, colourful, nutritious salads, great in smoothies or in stir-fries & Ramen! Seed from a small organic farm in British Columbia.
Companions: Beans, Peas, Kale
Growing Instructions:
Germinates best at 10-20°C in moist soil.
Plant Spacing : Thin to 6-10” apart. Row Spacing: 18-30” apart.
Direct Seed 1-2" apart, 1/4" deep. Pinch flower buds to encourage branching and continued production of new leaves. In cooler climates, mid-summer plantings can be made for a fall harvest.
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