Rainbow Orach Seeds
Rainbow Orach Seeds - Atriplex hortensis - Mountain Spinach, Garden Orache
Mountain Spinach, Garden Orache
- Will self seed to Zone 3
Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Germination Tested Not tested
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Rainbow orach is a fast-growing and delicious leafy green in the spinach family. I use it in the same way as spinach both raw and cooked. It loves the heat so if an excellent leafy green in the summer months. Orach self seeds abundantly if you let them, which makes them act like a perennial. They can grow to 8+ feet tall when in seed. The seed stalks can also be used as a beautiful textural element in bouquets.
This is a great veggie for cold climates, as they produce baby leaves in only 40 days early in the season. I’ve been told they will self seed up to at least zone 3, making them act like a perennial.
This is a diverse mix of as many orach varieties as I could find. There are deep purple, red, green, and blush leaf colours. There is quite a bit of variation in when the seeds sprout- some sprout during cool weather, and some wait for it to warm up. So whatever the weather when you plant these seeds, you should still get some plants. This makes this a very easy plant to grow successfully!
Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We ship seeds via Canada Post within Canada for $6 to $8 depending on weight, United States for $12, and Internationally for $20*. Live plants and large bulbs can only be shipped within Canada.
Any shipping overages will be refunded.
Shipping in Canada
We ship seeds in Canada via regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-2 weeks to arrive once we fulfill your order. Larger bulbs and plants are sent via tracked flat rate box.
Shipping to the US
We ship all US orders via regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-2 weeks to arrive.
In our experience shipping seeds over several years, most small orders will make it across the border without issues, but occasionally they will be held at US Customs.
It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that seeds or bulbils are allowed to be sent to your region. We are not able to replace packages that are confiscated or destroyed by customs in your country.
Shipping Internationally
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Ecologically Grown
Ecologically Grown
Seeds are grown ecologically without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers.
