Grow a garden that blushes with beauty and flavor!
Orach Pink is a showstopper with soft pink stems and leaves that bring a gentle splash of color to your garden and plate. With a mild, spinach-like flavor and heat tolerance that outlasts traditional greens, this ancient veggie is perfect for salads, sautés, and microgreens. It’s like growing edible confetti, pretty, tasty, and fun!
Variety: Pink Orach (Atriplex hortensis)
Growth Habit: Cool-season annual
Height: 3–5 feet
Flavor Profile: Mild, slightly salty, spinach-like
Color: Soft pink leaves and stems
Planting Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline: Baby leaves in 30 days; full size in 45–60 days
Uses: Great for microgreens, salads, sautés, and ornamental gardens
Fun Fact: Orach thrives in warm weather when spinach bolts, making it a perfect summer green!
Pink Orach microgreens are a visual delight with their rosy stems and delicate leaves. They add a gentle crunch and subtle flavor to salads, wraps, and gourmet dishes. Mature leaves are just as lovely, ideal for tossing into stir-fries or layering into sandwiches. If you’re looking to grow something that’s both beautiful and delicious, this pink-hued green is a garden gem.
To Full Size
🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Direct sow ½ inch deep, spacing seeds 2 inches apart.
💧 Water Consistently: Keep soil moist during germination and early growth.
🌾 Thin and Maintain: Thin to 6–12 inches apart for full-sized plants.
✂️ Harvest: Pick young leaves for tender greens or let grow to full size for larger harvests.
For Microgreens
🪴 Prepare Your Tray: Use a shallow tray with drainage and seed-starting mix.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Scatter evenly across the surface.
💧 Mist and Cover: Mist gently and cover for 2–3 days.
☀️ Light and Watering: Remove cover and place under grow lights. Bottom water daily.
✂️ Harvest: Snip when greens are 2–3 inches tall, usually in 7–10 days.
