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, sautĆ©s, and microgreens. Itās like growing edible confettiāpretty, tasty, and fun!
Variety:Ā Pink Orach (Atriplex hortensis)
Growth Habit:Ā Cool-season annual
Height:Ā 3ā5 feet
Flavor Profile:Ā Mild, slightly salty, spinach-like
Color:Ā Soft pink leaves and stems
Planting Conditions:Ā Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline:Ā Baby leaves in 30 days; full size in 45ā60 days
Uses:Ā Great for microgreens, salads, sautĆ©s, and ornamental gardens
Fun Fact:Ā Orach thrives in warm weather when spinach boltsāmaking 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 lovelyāideal for tossing into stir-fries or layering into sandwiches. If youāre looking to grow something thatās both beautiful and delicious, this pink-hued green is a garden gem.
To Full Size
šĀ Choose a Sunny Spot:Ā Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
š±Ā Sow the Seeds:Ā Direct sow Ā½ inch deep, spacing seeds 2 inches apart.
š§Ā Water Consistently:Ā Keep soil moist during germination and early growth.
š¾Ā Thin and Maintain:Ā Thin to 6ā12 inches apart for full-sized plants.
āļøĀ Harvest:Ā Pick young leaves for tender greens or let grow to full size for larger harvests.
For Microgreens
šŖ“Ā Prepare Your Tray:Ā Use a shallow tray with drainage and seed-starting mix.
š±Ā Sow the Seeds:Ā Scatter evenly across the surface.
š§Ā Mist and Cover:Ā Mist gently and cover for 2ā3 days.
āļøĀ Light and Watering:Ā Remove cover and place under grow lights. Bottom water daily.
āļøĀ Harvest:Ā Snip when greens are 2ā3 inches tallāusually in 7ā10 days.
