Red orache - 125 seeds

(Atriplex hortensis)

€2.35

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Asian species introduced in Europe in the 16th century as food plant, where it is known as Armuelle or Bled Molle. It is amaranth family, grows very fast and reaches 2 meters high.

It has triangular leaves with sinuous edges and short petioles, formerly consumed boiled as spinach. There are red and green varieties.

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Family: Amaranthaceae
Solar exposition: Sol
Planting time (Northern Hemisphere): April
August
July
June
March
May
Hardiness (USDA): 5a (temp. mín. -28.9 to -26.1 °C)
5b (temp. mín. -26.1 to -23.3 °C)
6a (temp. mín. -23.3 a -20.6 °C)
6b (temp. mín. -20.6 a -17.8 °C)
7a (temp. mín. -17.8 a -15 °C)
7b (temp. mín. -15 a -12.2 °C)
8a (temp. mín. -12.2 a -9.4 °C)
8b (temp. mín. -9.4 a -6.7 °C)
9a (temp. mín. -6.7 a -3.9 °C)
9b (temp. mín. -3.9 a -1.1 °C)
Lifecycle: Annual
Flower color: Red
Foliage: Deciduous
Spacing: 30-40 cms
Height: 1-2 m