Spinach Red Orach

Sowing info

Although this plant can be propagated indoors ahead of planting out, it performs much better when surface sown directly in position. Simply sprinkle sparingly across the area it is to be grown in mid spring, when conditions are right it will germinate and grow rapidly. Harvesting can begin when plants are 30cm tall.

Growing info

This crop will self seed everywhere, so remove seed heads, store and use to grow an abundance of nutrient dense microgreens in winter.

Sowing Months: February – May
Harvest Months: July – October
Position: Full sun