Orach spinach is an alternative to regular spinach, and if you've never tried it before, you definitely should! Orach spinach is much more resistant to bolting because even though it is a cooler season crop, it can tolerate warmer climates as well. This type of spinach also comes in a variety of different colors, meaning it'll liven any dish! Keep reading to find out how to grow orach spinach, care for it, and harvest it in your own garden!
How to Grow Orach Spinach In Your Garden
Orach spinach is also called French spinach, German spinach, Garden orache, or saltbush. This hardy annual herb grows up to 72 inches in height and has a mineral flavor with a hint of fennel! But its colors are most stunning ranging from magenta to chartreuse!
Planting Orach Spinach:
- Sow seeds in the spring after the last frost, and as soon as the ground is workable.
- Plant seeds two inches apart in rows that are 12-18 inches apart.
- Cover them with a thin layer of soil.
- Once they're 6 inches tall, thin the plants spacing them to 12-18 inches apart.
- The thinned seedlings can be consumed in salads.
- Plant them in a spot where they'll receive morning sun and water regularly.
- The plants should be ready for harvest within 30-40 days.
How to Use Orach Spinach:
Like regular spinach, orach spinach has a multitude to uses:
Use it raw in salads, cook it into soups, stews, or simply sautee!
So now that you know how to grow orach spinach, it's time to roll up your sleeves and get to planting!
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