Add a splash of ruby-red flavor to your garden!
Orach Red is a vibrant leafy green with deep red stems and leaves that glow like jewels in your garden beds. With a mild, spinach-like flavor and heat tolerance that keeps it going when other greens bolt, this variety is both beautiful and delicious. Whether you’re growing it for microgreens or full-sized leaves, it’s a bold choice for gardeners who love color and taste.
Variety: Red Orach (Atriplex hortensis)
Growth Habit: Cool-season annual
Height: 4–6 feet
Flavor Profile: Mild, slightly salty, and earthy
Color: Deep red leaves and stems
Planting Conditions: Full sun; 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: Red Orach is often grown in edible landscapes for its striking foliage and heat tolerance.
Red Orach microgreens are a feast for the eyes and a gentle treat for the palate. Their ruby-red stems and tender leaves add a splash of color to salads, wraps, and gourmet dishes. Mature leaves are just as versatile, perfect for cooking or tossing fresh into summer meals. If you want a green that’s anything but ordinary, Red Orach brings the drama and the flavor.
To Full Size
🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun with fertile, well-drained soil.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Direct sow ½ inch deep, spacing seeds 2 inches apart.
💧 Water Consistently: Keep soil moist during early growth.
🌾 Thin and Maintain: Thin to 6–12 inches apart for full-sized plants.
✂️ Harvest: Pick young leaves for tender greens or allow to grow to full size.
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.
