This page was last edited on 12 september 2017, at 19. In the middle ages the plant was used for lung and liver ailments. Atriplex hortensis, known as garden orache, red orache or simply orache mountain spinach, french spinach, or arrach, is a species of plant in the amaranth. Orach, red atriplex hortensis rubra, packet of 50 seeds. Grow your own herbs for the windowsill, garden or patio, oregano greek, pansy, papola, par cel. It is in flower from july to august, and the seeds ripen in september. Atriplex red plume has deep red plumes on long, strong stems. You can even choose to pay on invoice, we will inform you about the payment details. Atriplex plant heights are given at maturity atriplex is a large genus of plants composed of around 200 different species, including types suited for growing in wildly different areas from seashores saltbush to mountains and include garden orache.
Atriplex hortensis, orache red plume 2g approx 900 seeds. Atriplex species are usually half hardy or hardy annuals in nature. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Atriplex species, mountain spinach, purple orach, red.
Atriplex, mountain spinach, red orach atriplex hortensis. Atriplex hortensis, commonly called mountain spinach, closely resembles lambs quarters. Atriplex hortensis also known as orach is a productive, easytogrow annual. Very decorative red foliage plant that is great for cutting. Depending on how you grow it, the stem can reach about 2 feet60 cm tall thats if you pinch the plant regularly or 6 feet180 cm or more. It can be grown as a warm weather substitute for spinach. Atriplex plant and seed varieties from rich farm garden. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Slightly salty, the leaves are delicious in salads or cooked like spinach. Meat from sheep which have grazed on saltbush has surprisingly high levels of vitamina e, is leaner and more hydrated than regular lamb and has consumer appeal equal to. Atriplex hortensis may be grown most easily from seed. Orach atriplex hortensis red plume grow orach seeds and grow some beautiful herb plants for an edible landscape. Orach atriplex hortensis red plume grow orach seeds and grow some.
Easytogrow plants provide an interesting, textural element to design work. Atriplex hortensis mountain spinach annual leaves are used raw or cooked used as spinach, the. It is a mild and tender salad green if grown quickly and harvested when 6 tall and under. Atriplex hortensis proper noun edit a taxonomic species within the family amaranthaceae garden orache, a spinachlike vegetable grown in the mediterranean. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Interesting, earthy filler with clusters of diskshaped seed pods and slender mauveburgundy leaves from productive, tall, 56 foot plants. Orach caramel apple mixatriplex hortensis i discovered this fantastic plant in a friends veggie patch some years back and have been a huge fan ever since the. However, they may be eaten just like the normal greenleaved form. Posts about atriplex hortensis written by laidback gardener. Atriplex hortensis red plume rode tuinmelde zaaien, opkweken. Our atriplex varieties were selected specifically for cutflower production.
With stems and leaves of vibrant crimson, red orach makes a majestic, waisthigh plume in the garden. Red orache or mountain spinach is an erect colourful annual with purple leaves. Atriplex hortensis native to the alps, formerly called mountain spinach, an annual species growing to 6 at maturity, used as warm weather salad greens with spinachlike qualities. Plant guide plants grasses atriplex hortensis plume. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about atriplex species, mountain spinach, purple orach, red orach atriplex hortensis supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles datab. Atriplex species, mountain spinach, purple orach, red orach. Meat from sheep which have grazed on saltbush has surprisingly high levels of vitamina e, is leaner and more hydrated than regular lamb and has. Plants profile for atriplex hortensis garden orache. Atriplex hortensis, also known as mountain spinach or orache is. Red orach atriplex hortensis mooseys country garden.
Red leaved and yellowleaved white forms are grown as ornaments. Orach is a very easily grown plant, doing equally well in a wide variety of welldrained soils, though rich, moistureretentive soils give the quick growth that is. The institute of food and agricultural sciences ifas is an equal opportunity institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. This cultivar has deep red leaves and is occasionally grown as an ornamental plant. Orach, red atriplex hortensis rubra, packet of 50 seeds, organic. Also known as garden orach, this mixture is made up of three contrasting varieties. Herb seeds orach red plume atriplex hortensis mountain spinach annual leaves are used raw or cooked used as spinach, the seed is believed to be a good. These varieties make lovely bouquet fillers, adding interesting textural elements such as shimmering seed pods and lovely, earthy reds and bright greens. With stems and leaves of vibrant crimson, red orach makes a majestic, waisthigh plume in.
The fresh leaves are a prime addition to salads and. The new york flora atlas is a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state, as well as information on plant habitats, associated ecological communities, and taxonomy. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about atriplex, mountain spinach, red orach atriplex hortensis crimson plume supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at. This page was last edited on 16 december 2019, at 20. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about atriplex, mountain spinach, red orach atriplex hortensis crimson plume supplied. Ad 3 red plume, magenta purple diep paars, uitstekende smaak, opera violet. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Packed in frozen seed capsules for growing seeds now or saving seeds for years. Atriplex red plume produces two types of seed, both black and white, both will germinate and give the same end result. Hardy annual red orach is also called mountain spinach.
In addition, users can learn about the location of vouchered specimens and see images to get a better visual for each plant. This species is accepted, and its native range is caucasus to central asia. Seeds should be sown in pots, trays or a bed prepared with a medium of 1 part sphagnum peat to 1 part sand. National germplasm resources laboratory, beltsville, maryland. Atriplex red plume produces two types of seed, both black and white, both will germinate and give the same end result prefers light to medium moist welldrained soil in a sunny position. From looking at analyses of other species of atriplex, one might conclude that the leaves per 100 g contain ca 17 g protein, 3 g fat.
Plants are fastgrowing and usually selfsow quite freely if the surrou. The leaves taste the same as the greenleafed forms. Atriplex hortensis, or commonly known as garden orache, red orach, mountain spinach, french spinach or simply orach. Atriplex is an extremely speciesrich genus and comprises about 250300 species. Therein i met an exciting red foliage plant called red orach, atriplex hortensis. Atriplex red plume produces two types of seed, both black and white, both.
Atriplex hortensis, commonly referred to as garden orache, red orach, mountain spinach, or french spinach, is a hardy, annual herb plant that grows upright up to 72 inches tall depending on where it is grown. Germplasm resources information network grintaxonomy. Usda, agricultural research service, national plant germplasm system. It makes a lovely border plant, plus it is a tasty addition to the salad bowl. Provided by ars systematic botany and mycology laboratory. Everything else free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Earthy reds and bright greens combine easily with other colors in bouquets. Goosefoot chenopodiaceae selfseeding annual, 40 to 50 days top harvest. Atriplex hortensis, commonly called orach or garden orache, is grown from orach. A leading supplier of herbs seeds, vegetable seeds, flower seeds, plug plants, organic vegetable seeds, fruit trees and sweet pea seeds, from the traditional home of the british seed industry, kelvedon, essex, who have been supplying commercial and retail growers since 1888. Some species are used as food plants by the larvae of some lepidoptera butterflies and moth species.
Atriplex hortensis, known as garden orache, red orache or simply orache. Earthy red combines easily with other colors in bouquets. Atriplex green plume has apple green plumes on long, strong stems. The cultivar red orach does not lose color when cooked.
Herb seeds orach red plume atriplex hortensis mountain spinach annual leaves are used raw or cooked used as spinach, the seed is believed to be a good source of vitamin a. Atriplex plant growing guide saltbush, french spinach. Atriplex hortensis heavy producer of very versatile filler material. Atriplex hortensis orach, garden orache pfaf plant database.
For many years, it was classified in the goosefoot family, but it has now. Atriplex green plume flower seed white seed company. This herb can grow up to 6 feet tall, and it adds an ornamental appeal to the garden. In my younger, impressionable years i read a gardening book called colour by design. Vilmorinandrieux 1976 mentions white, dark red, green, copper, and lees giant orache. Atriplex varieties have also been used extensively to reclaim mining sites, as the roots are fibrous and they help to minimize erosion. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Atriplex seeds organic varieties johnnys selected seeds. Herbarium catalogue 3 records date reference identified as barcode. The species is monoecious individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant and is pollinated by wind. A very easily cultivated crop commonly known as orach. The leaves are spinachlike and are used in summer salads. Atriplex hortensis red plume is available for purchase in increments of 25 gram.
Mountain spinach, orache atriplex hortensis plume series atriplex hortensiss care, propagation and germination information along with photographs. This variety, red plume, has vibrant red stems and leaves, and it prefers a position in full sun. How to grow atriplex plants in your garden gardeners hq guide to growing french spinach, garden orache, and saltbush. The plumes, formula mixed variety of atriplex hortensis is perfect for either decorating the border or for decorating the home. The name is derived from ancient greek atraphaxys, orach, itself a pregreek substrate loanword. The magentared leaves will not change color when cooked.
Redleaved and yellowleaved white forms are grown as ornaments. The genus atriplex was first described in 1753 by carl linnaeus. Mountain spinach, orache atriplex hortensis plume series atriplex hortensis s care, propagation and germination information along with photographs. Orach was formerly cultivated for its edible leaves. Atriplex red plume ak miscellaneous australian seed. Wwy 25 pcs seeds orach atriplex hortensis red plume rk109. The plants can be shrubby or spinach like in their growth. Cut as young seedlings or pick leaves as plant matures.
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